Datasheet
2010 Microchip Technology Inc. DS41303G-page 31
PIC18F2XK20/4XK20
2.4.3 LP, XT, HS MODES
The LP, XT and HS modes support the use of quartz
crystal resonators or ceramic resonators connected to
OSC1 and OSC2 (Figure 2-3). The mode selects a low,
medium or high gain setting of the internal inverter-
amplifier to support various resonator types and speed.
LP Oscillator mode selects the lowest gain setting of the
internal inverter-amplifier. LP mode current consumption
is the least of the three modes. This mode is best suited
to drive resonators with a low drive level specification, for
example, tuning fork type crystals.
XT Oscillator mode selects the intermediate gain
setting of the internal inverter-amplifier. XT mode
current consumption is the medium of the three modes.
This mode is best suited to drive resonators with a
medium drive level specification.
HS Oscillator mode selects the highest gain setting of the
internal inverter-amplifier. HS mode current consumption
is the highest of the three modes. This mode is best
suited for resonators that require a high drive setting.
Figure 2-3 and Figure 2-4 show typical circuits for
quartz crystal and ceramic resonators, respectively.
FIGURE 2-3: QUARTZ CRYSTAL
OPERATION (LP, XT OR
HS MODE)
FIGURE 2-4: CERAMIC RESONATOR
OPERATION
(XT OR HS MODE)
Note 1: A series resistor (RS) may be required for
quartz crystals with low drive level.
2: The value of R
F varies with the Oscillator mode
selected (typically between 2 M to 10 M.
C1
C2
Quartz
R
S
(1)
OSC1/CLKIN
RF
(2)
Sleep
To Internal
Logic
PIC
®
MCU
Crystal
OSC2/CLKOUT
Note 1: Quartz crystal characteristics vary according
to type, package and manufacturer. The
user should consult the manufacturer data
sheets for specifications and recommended
application.
2: Always verify oscillator performance over
the V
DD and temperature range that is
expected for the application.
3: For oscillator design assistance, reference
the following Microchip Applications Notes:
• AN826, “Crystal Oscillator Basics and
Crystal Selection for rfPIC
®
and PIC
®
Devices” (DS00826)
• AN849, “Basic PIC
®
Oscillator Design”
(DS00849)
• AN943, “Practical PIC
®
Oscillator
Analysis and Design” (DS00943)
• AN949, “Making Your Oscillator Work”
(DS00949)
Note 1: A series resistor (RS) may be required for
ceramic resonators with low drive level.
2: The value of R
F varies with the Oscillator mode
selected (typically between 2 M to 10 M.
3: An additional parallel feedback resistor (R
P)
may be required for proper ceramic resonator
operation.
C1
C2
Ceramic
R
S
(1)
OSC1/CLKIN
RF
(2)
Sleep
To Internal
Logic
PIC
®
MCU
RP
(3)
Resonator
OSC2/CLKOUT