416F360XXCTR

416F360XXCTR Application Field and Working Principle

Crystals are a type of solid matter that form when a crystalline substance is solidified from a liquid or gas. Crystals have regular and symmetrical shapes, and consist of molecules that are arranged in a definite, ordered pattern. They vibrate at certain frequencies and are often used in electronics for timing. The 416F360XXCTR application field and working principle are more specifically related to the use of oscillating crystals in radio frequency and wireless telecommunications.

Application Field

The 416F360XXCTR is a 4x16, 36MHz C-Cut Crystal Oscillator with 20MHz frequency and a small size of 1.6×1.2mm and a low power consumption of 10µW. It is ideal for low-power and small-size applications when comparing to other crystals, including radio frequency transceiver applications, low-cost STB applications, low-power communication modules, Bluetooth modules, Wi-Fi and broadband communication systems, and GPS applications.

Working Principle

The 416F360XXCTR crystal oscillator works by using the frequency of a small quartz or piezoelectric crystal to create a constant frequency signal output. This signal is then used in electronic circuitry for timing, sampling, and other measurement tasks. The crystal itself is placed in a circuit that includes a crystal resonator, an amplifier and frequency devider, along with external components like capacitors and resistors. The amplitude output is controlled by the amplifying stage, while the frequency output is controlled by the frequency divider stage.

The 416F360XXCTR crystal oscillator is based on the piezoelectric properties present in the crystal. Piezoelectricity is the ability of certain crystals to produce an electrical charge when mechanically stressed. This is used in the 416F360XXCTR to convert mechanical energy into an electrical signal with exact frequency. When a crystal is subjected to an AC signal, it vibrates and emits a signal at its resonant frequency.

The 416F360XXCTR crystal can be tuned to create a signal at either its series resonant frequency or parallel resonant frequency. The signal from the crystal is then used to drive several electronic devices, including mixers, filters, and amplifiers in radio communications, GPS receivers, and other electronic systems.