416F36012IKR

416F36012IKR Application Field and Working Principle

Crystals are widely used for many applications such as quartz crystal oscillators, piezoelectric transducers and sensors, and corona suppressors. The416F36012IKR crystal is a small, low-voltage, high-precision CMOS quartz crystal with an operating frequency range of 8.4 MHz to 8.8 MHz. It boasts low jitter, superior stability and low power consumption, making it an excellent choice for various microcontroller-based products.

Application Field

The 416F36012IKR crystal is designed to provide CMOS oscillators with a robust and stable output frequency. It is suitable for applications such as networking, communications, power supply and convergence, multimedia, industrial automation and consumer electronics. Some possible examples of applications include modems, hubs, Ethernet network adapters, routers, switches, GPS and navigation systems, wireless LANs and wireless base stations. The 416F36012IKR crystal is also used in digital audio systems, set-top boxes, and imaging systems.

Working Principle

The 416F36012IKR crystal consists of two components: an oscillator package in which the crystal is mounted onto a metal frame, and a metal enclosure which houses the oscillator package. To enable the crystal oscillator to generate a consistent square wave output frequency, the crystal is set in a vibrating mode by an externally applied electric field. This electric field is generated by the crystal being placed in an oscillating capacitor circuit, so when the voltage across the capacitor changes, the crystal will vibrate at its natural frequency. This frequency is determined by the capacitance of the crystal and the resonance frequency of the crystal. The oscillator package contains a built-in amplifier which amplifies the very small voltage from the crystal and outputs it as a square wave, which is then used to synchronise the electronics.

Conclusion

The 416F36012IKR crystal is a superb choice for CMOS oscillators, offering low jitter, superior stability and low power consumption for a wide range of applications. Its operating frequency range of 8.4 MHz to 8.8 MHz is more than acceptable for modern digital systems and its robust design makes it an ideal choice for industrial and consumer applications.