416F360X3CTR

Crystals

The 416F360X3 CTR is a crystal oscillator, which is the main component of a crystal clock. A quartz crystal consists of a tiny block of quartz crystal cut with precise symmetry and carefully tuned to a specific electrical resonant frequency. By applying an alternating current at this frequency, the crystal will vibrate in time to the current, producing a clock signal at the same frequency as the current.

The 416F360X3CTR crystal oscillator is based on the industry standard hermetic 4-pin TO package. It is used in wireless radios, global navigation satellite systems (GNSS), frequency standard applications, and test and measurement applications. It has been tested to comply with JEDEC MSI 14 and 16 standards which include high reliability, temperature and voltage stability and noise characteristics.

The 416F360X3CTR crystal oscillator operates at a frequency of 16.8GHz. The stability and accuracy of this type of crystal oscillator is what makes it so valuable in applications that require precise timing resolution and stability. A crystal oscillator also offers such features as a very low start-up time, and the ability to operate up to very high frequencies. The frequency stability over temperature of the 416F360X3CTR can be as low as +/-75 ppm at -40 to 105 degree Celsius, and the supply voltage sensitivity can be as low as +/-2 ppm/V. Frequency stability and accuracy of the 416F360X3CTR is maintained through the use of surface mount technology (SMT).

The working principle of a crystal oscillator depends on the physical properties of the quartz crystal, which is cut in such a way that it acts as a resonator, producing an electric field when a voltage is applied across it. The crystal vibrates as the oscillator\'s frequency is varied by changing the applied voltage. This mechanical vibration is then converted into an electrical signal of the same frequency. This signal is then amplified and filtered to obtain a clean, continuous sine wave of the same frequency as the applied voltage.

Crystal oscillators are preferred over other timing devices because of their extremely low power consumption, compact size, and freedom from temperature changes. They typically remain accurate to within a few parts per million over a wide range of temperatures and voltages. As such, they are found in applications that require either very high accuracy or digital electronic systems that operate on very low power.

The 416F360X3CTR crystal oscillator is designed to meet the demands of a wide range of applications, including those which require the highest levels of accuracy, stability, and reliability. It is capable of providing high level performance over temperature and voltage variations while providing low power consumption. This makes it an ideal choice for automotive, military and industrial applications.