The NTE7096 and NTE7097 are integrated circuits in 8Lead DIP type packages that incorporate a new precision temperaturecontrolled oscillator with an internally trimmed discharge current to minimize variations in frequency. A precision dutycycle clamp eliminates any need for an external oscillator when at, or near, a 50% dutycycle condition. Dutycycles greater than 50% are also possible. Special logic ensures that Vref is stabilized before the output stage is enabled. Ionimplant resistors provide tighter control of undervoltage lockout. Other features include low startup current, pulsebycurrent limiting, and highcurrent totem pole output for driving capacitive loads, such as the gate of a power MOSFET. The output is low in the off state, consistent with Nchannel devices. Features: