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Selection of a quartz crystal or use of an oscillator for AD7708

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The user inquires about using the DS32kHz oscillator to generate frequencies on XTAL1 and XTAL2, asking if it can be used as shown in Figure 6 or if connecting the frequency output to XTAL1 is sufficient. The final answer indicates that the crystal configuration and capacitance requirements depend on the XTAL specifications, and in some cases, external capacitors are not needed due to sufficient pin and track capacitance. The user is directed to Analog Devices' technical support pages for further assistance with Maxim Integrated products.
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Product Number: AD7708

Hello everyone,

There are no specifications in the data sheet regarding the use of crystals or oscillators for generating the corresponding frequencies on XTAL1 and XTAL2.

I would like to use the DS32kHz oscillator (data sheet: https://www.analog.com/media/en/technical-documentation/data-sheets/DS32KHZ.pdf) to generate these frequencies.

Can the DS32kHz oscillator be used in a configuration as shown in Figure 6 from the data sheet or is it sufficient to connect the frequency output of the DS32kHz oscillator to the XTAL1 pin? 

In the following forum post (Crystal Oscillator selection for AD7708 - Q&A - Precision ADCs - EngineerZone (analog.com)) the use of this crystal (LFXTAL002997 Iqd Frequency Products, Quarz, 32.768 kHz, Zylinder | Farnell DE) is recommended. Do additional load capacitances or a certain wiring have to be considered? 

Thanks.

Simmerl