416F32012CTR

416F32012CTR Application Field and Working Principle

Crystal 416F32012CTR is an optically-stable, temperature-compensated and stabilized quartz crystal oscillator. With its high performance, this crystal provides ultra-precision timing for many different applications, such as frequency synthesis and ultra-stable timekeeping. The cryztal is used in major industrial, consumer, and military applications.

This crystal is characterized by its very low spurious phase noise level, low aging, excellent frequency stability, and high reliability. Furthermore, it has highly linear frequency/temperature characteristics, and its performance is unaffected by changes in supply voltage or shock. Thus, it can remain in operation for a long time, ensuring extremely precise timing and measurement in a wide range of environments.

Working Principle

Crystal 416F32012CTR works according to the piezoelectric effect. It consists of a quartz element, two electrodes and supporting components such as a lead frame and a support frame. In the presence of an alternating electric field, the quartz crystal vibrates in resonance at a certain frequency. It can be used to produce a highly precise output signal.

The oscillator design is essential for good results. It must provide a high Q factor for the crystal, maintain steady frequency control, provide excellent temperature compensation and stability. The output signal can be either digital or analog and is suitable for various applications including frequency synthesis, timekeeping and telecommunications.

Application Field

Crystal 416F32012CTR is widely used in a variety of electronic applications. It can be found in precision automotive electronics, medical devices, telecommunications, aerospace, military, and advanced industrial systems. In terms of automotive applications, it is used for critical timing in engine control systems, to ensure quick and accurate transmission of signaling data. Furthermore, it is suitable for timing reference purposes in clock and data communication systems, and as a time base for measurements and in high-frequency pulse generators.

In telecommunications, the crystal is used for modem communications and high-speed data transmission. It is also used in various advanced industrial systems, from remote-controlled machines to industrial PCs. It is also suitable for use in military and aerospace systems, thanks to its high stability and reliability.