A precision, low jitter oscillator circuit is provided that is particularly well-suited
for generating a clock signal in miniature digital systems, such as digital hearing
aids. The oscillator includes a plurality of differential inverters configured
in a feedback loop to generate an oscillating clock signal. The differential inverters
include a capacitive trimming network for adjusting the frequency of the oscillating
clock signal and employ resistive loads for minimizing jitter in the clock signal.
The components of the oscillator are fabricated in a common silicon process to
minimize the size of the oscillator.