Crystals

Crystals are naturally occurring, inorganic materials formed by the orderly arrangement of atoms and molecules. Most of the crystals are made up of an orderly arrangement of atoms in a three-dimensional lattice structure. Crystals have the remarkable ability to vibrate in response to different types of energy, such as mechanical, optical, electrical, and thermal. This makes them useful for a variety of applications, including energy transduction, data storage, frequency control, and timing.

One type of crystal is the 416F30012ASR. It is mainly used as a frequency control device, meaning it can be used to control the frequency of a signal or system such as an oscillator in an electronic circuit. The 416F30012ASR is a high-stability, low-drift, two-port quartz oscillator. It has a wide operating temperature range of -55°C to +125°C, making it highly suitable for extreme temperature environments.

416F30012ASR application field and working principle

The 416F30012ASR is mainly used in enviornments such as operating systems, telecommunications and navigation equipment, and automotive/industrial applications. It features low noise, low phase noise, high precision, high stability, and excellent reliability.

The 416F30012ASR operates using the piezoelectric effect. When a voltage is applied to a piezoelectric crystal, the crystal experiences a mechanical strain. When the electrical polarity reverses, the mechanical strain on the crystal reverses, causing the crystal to vibrate at a specific frequency that is determined by the crystal’s physical characteristics. This frequency is very stable and is determined by the physical shape of the crystal, which makes it an ideal device for frequency control.

The 416F30012ASR is also designed with a feedback circuit that helps maintain frequency stability. It consists of an oscillator circuit, connected to a quartz crystal and an amplifier. The frequency output of the oscillator is compared to a reference signal, and any discrepancies are corrected by controlling the amplitude of the oscillator’s output signal. The 416F30012ASR crystal can also be programmed with a microprocessor control to configure the output frequency, making it highly adaptable for various applications.

In summary, the 416F30012ASR crystal is a high-stability, low-drift, two-port quartz oscillator used for frequency control. It features high precision, excellent reliability, and low noise and phase noise. The crystal operates via the piezoelectric effect, and is programmed with a microprocessor control to configure the output frequency. It is mainly used in operating systems, telecommunications and navigation equipment, and automotive/industrial applications.