What clock oscillator parameters besides jitter are important?
This article has already highlighted several important oscillator parameters. They include low jitter (typically below 10 ps rms), fast rise rate, and waveform symmetry. Dual complementary outputs may be a luxury or a necessity, depending on the need for noise immunity. Additional oscillator specifications of importance include frequency, thermal stability, and long-term stability. The operating voltage needs to be specified, as well as maximum load current. Oscillators come in a variety of through-hole and surface-mount packages–a further variable that needs to be pinned down.