Do I have to use Table Reads & Writes to change the OSCSEN bit on a 18F452?

[jessey]

Hi Bruce,

Yes I see that now (OSCCON0.0), a typo error, I didn't notice it when I posted. I'll have to be more diligent in the future.

I thought that a friend of mine had a 32 KHz crystal that he was going to give me but when we searched for it, we couldn't find one. So now I'm in the process of ordering some from Digi-Key and I thought I'd check with you before I placed my order.

In the manual it recommends a Epson C-001R32.768K-A crystal and then goes on to say that Microchip suggests 33 pF as a starting point in validating the oscillator circuit for the Epson crystal. The manual also goes on to state that since each resonator/crystal has its own characteristics, the user should consult the resonator/crystal manufacturer for appropriate values of external components.

Since the appropriate recommended value from the manufacturer for the external capacitors is just a starting point then (if you've had any experience in this) what values of capacitors should I be ordering to compliment a crystal that the manufacturer has recommended a 12.5 pf caps for? Should I be purchasing several values above and below the recommended value, so I'll have them on hand, being that the initial recommended value is just a starting point? And how would I decide on what value would be best suited for my application?

Thanks
jessey

[Bruce]

Hi Jessey,

Just use whatever cap values are specified by the manufacturer of the crystal.

I've been using the SE3201 32kHz cylinder type with 12.5pF caps for years and it's rock solid. Never had any start-up or accuracy problems with them.

I've got a whole box of them on-hand. Drop me an email with your shipping address, and I'll toss a couple SE3201 with caps in an envelope for you. No charge if you don't mind snail-mail..;o}