416F250X3CST

416F250X3CST Application Field and Working Principle

The 416F250X3CST is a type of crystal oscillator. Crystal oscillators are electronic circuits that use quartz crystals to generate an exact frequency signal or other electrical waves. These stable oscillators are usually used in circuitry to reliably produce different clock signals or other timing signals. They are also used in radio equipment, medical imaging equipment and airplane autopilots for various synchronization, timing and signal transmission functions.

The 416F250X3CST crystal oscillator is part of a family of oscillators known as “low noise jitter crystals” – commonly referred to as LNJ’s. These oscillators are designed to offer greater stability and better signal quality than standard oscillators. They also tend to be more expensive.

The 416F250X3CST oscillator has the following specifications:

• Frequency range: 5.6MHz to 7.5MHz
• Frequency stability: ±0.1 to ±0.25 ppm/°C over a temperature range of -30°C to 85°C
• Phase noise: -115dBc/Hz at 1kHz offset • Jitter: less than 0.7ps RMS

In addition to these specifications, the 416F250X3CST is designed with a frequency range of 5.6MHz to 7.5MHz and incorporates a frequency stability of ±0.1 to ±0.25ppm/°C over a temperature range of -30°C to 85°C. This frequency stability is achieved by an unique tuning method, which consists of a proven mechanical tuning concept, combined with a sophisticated electronic circuitry and a powerful software algorithm.

The 416F250X3CST oscillator is used in a variety of applications, such as digital signal processing, communications and networking products, automotive electronics, industrial automation and control, and instrumentation and medical equipment. It is also suitable for timing applications that require high accuracy, such as timing references in wireless base-station applications.

Working Principle

Crystals use the process of piezo-electricity to generate a signal. A quartz crystal is made up of a series of atoms and electrons, which are highly sensitive to vibration. Applying a small electrical charge to a crystal creates a mechanical stress that vibrates the crystal, which produces electrical current. This electrical charge is a precise waveform, which can be used to generate a timing signal or an audio waveform.

The 416F250X3CST oscillator works by precisely leveraging this piezoelectric effect. The crystal is then put in a resonator that amplifies the waveform without altering its frequency. Finally, the waveform is further amplified by electronic circuitry and then sent out as a signal.

Conclusion

The 416F250X3CST is a high-precision crystal oscillator designed for applications that require stability, low noise and jitter, such as those found in communications and networking products. The oscillator utilizes the piezoelectric effect and sophisticated electronic circuitry to generate a precise signal, allowing it to be used in a variety of applications.