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12.6. External RC Oscillator
For timing insensitive applications, the external RC configuration shown in the figure below can be used.
The frequency is roughly estimated by the equation f = 1/(3RC). C should be at least 22pF. By
programming the CKOPT Fuse, the user can enable an internal 36pF capacitor between XTAL1 and
GND, thereby removing the need for an external capacitor.
Figure 12-3. External RC Configuration
XTAL2
XTAL1
GND
C
R
VCC
NC
The Oscillator can operate in four different modes, each optimized for a specific frequency range. The
operating mode is selected by the fuses CKSEL3:0 as shown in the following table.
Table 12-6. External RC Oscillator Operating Modes
CKSEL3:0 Frequency Range (MHz)
0101 0.1 - 0.9
0110 0.9 - 3.0
0111 3.0 - 8.0
1000 8.0 - 12.0
When this Oscillator is selected, start-up times are determined by the SUT Fuses as shown in the table
below.
Table 12-7. Start-up Times for the External RC Oscillator Clock Selection
SUT1:0 Start-up Time from
Power-down and
Power-save
Additional Delay
from Reset
(V
CC
= 5.0V)
Recommended Usage
00 18 CK BOD enabled
01 18 CK 4.1ms Fast rising power
10 18 CK 65ms Slowly rising power
11 6 CK
(1)
4.1ms Fast rising power or BOD enabled
Note:  1. This option should not be used when operating close to the maximum frequency of the device.
12.7. Calibrated Internal RC Oscillator
The calibrated internal RC Oscillator provides a fixed 1.0, 2.0, 4.0, or 8.0MHz clock. All frequencies are
nominal values at 5V and 25°C. This clock may be selected as the system clock by programming the
CKSEL Fuses as shown in the following table. If selected, it will operate with no external components.
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