416F38011ALT

Crystals

The 416F38011ALT is a type of crystal oscillator which is a common electronic component used to generate and maintain a precise frequency or timing reference. It provides reliable and accurate sources for clock or timing signals for computers, radio and television receivers and other electronic equipment. As such, it has a wide range of applications and its working principle is largely based on the properties of piezoelectricity.

Piezoelectricity is an effect that happens when certain materials such as quartz, Rochelle salt, topaz, and other crystalline materials are subjected to a mechanical stress (aka strain). When this strain is applied, it creates a voltage across the material. The reverse is also true – when a voltage is applied to the material, it will create a strain in the material. This is known as the direct piezoelectric effect.

In the 416F38011ALT crystal oscillator, this direct piezoelectric effect is used. An electrical signal is applied to the terminals of the oscillator, which causes the crystal to vibrate at its natural frequency. This vibration is picked up and amplified by the transistor, which then in turn produces another electrical signal, which is then fed back to the crystal. This process is known as a feedback loop, and it is what keeps the crystal oscillating at a constant frequency.

The 416F38011ALT crystal oscillator can be used in any application where timing is critical, such as in radios, televisions, scientific instruments, computers, and automotive systems. This oscillator can also be used in a variety of applications such as clock generation, frequency control, clock synchronization, and frequency synthesis. It is a reliable and accurate source of timing and frequency signals, making it highly sought after in a variety of industries.

The 416F38011ALT crystal oscillator is a highly versatile and reliable source of frequency and timing signals. Its working principle is based on the direct piezoelectric effect, with an electrical signal applied to the terminals of the oscillator creating vibration at its natural frequency, which is then picked up and amplified by a transistor. This oscillator is widely used in a variety of applications due to its reliability, accuracy, and versatility, and it has become a widely sought-after component in the electronics industry.