How does one calculate the maximum power dissipation for a given oscillator series?
The Ecliptek oscillator specification sheet provides two parameters that can be used to determine the maximum power dissipation. Each Ecliptek oscillator specification sheet lists the maximum input current and the nominal supply voltage. The supply voltage tolerance is also provided. Adding the supply voltage tolerance to the nominal value of the supply voltage, the maximum supply voltage can be considered. Power dissipation can be calculated using the following formula: PD = VDD * ICC VDD is the maximum supply voltage (measured in Volts DC) and ICC is the maximum input current (Measured in Amps). The resultant power dissipation term is measured in Watts (W). Most Ecliptek oscillators have maximum power dissipations in the range of 10mW to 200mW.
