445W31C24M57600

Crystals

Crystals have been used since the early days of electronics to accurately and reliably control the frequency of oscillators in consumer and industrial applications. One such crystal is the 445W31C24M57600, the size and frequency of which have been designed to provide a variety of uses in a range of fields.

Applications

The 445W31C24M57600 crystal is a low frequency quartz crystal oscillator with an operating range between 10kHz and 30kHz. It is often used in consumer applications such as audio equipment, clocks and watches, as well as in industrial applications such as circuit boards and industrial machinery. Due to its small size, it is also well-suited to use in space-constrained applications where miniaturization is critical.

In addition, the 445W31C24M57600 crystal is often used in radio receivers, energy harvesting applications and motion sensors where excellent frequency stability is essential. It is also used in medical devices to enable precise timing of events such as patient monitoring and alerting.

Working Principle

The 445W31C24M57600 crystal operates on a simple yet effective principle. The principal parts of a crystal oscillator are the crystal (which acts as the resonator element), a coil, and an amplifier. A signal from an applied voltage is passed through the crystal which then vibrates at its resonant frequency. This vibrating signal is then amplified and fed back to the crystal to maintain its oscillation.

The crystals used in the 445W31C24M57600 are typically tensioned quartz crystals with a fundamental frequency of 24MHz. Quartz crystals are well-suited to frequency tuning and filtering applications as they possess a superior frequency stability over other materials such as ceramic resonators. The crystals oscillate at their own natural frequency and at higher frequencies, allowing them to filter out unwanted signals.

Conclusion

The 445W31C24M57600 crystal is an extremely versatile and reliable crystal oscillator offering excellent frequency stability, wide operating range and small size. Designed for both consumer and industrial applications, the crystal is well-suited to a variety of applications from audio equipment to medical devices. Its operation is based on a simple yet effective principle, where vibrations from an applied voltage are amplified and fed back to the crystal to maintain its oscillation. Owing to its superior frequency stability, the 445W31C24M57600 is an excellent choice for engineers and designers looking for a dependable crystal oscillator.