511FCA250M000AAG

Oscillators

An oscillator is an electronic circuit or subsystem that produces an alternating current, voltage, frequency or waveform with smooth but definite repetition. It usually refers to a piece of hardware, but can also refer to a mathematical model or computational algorithm used to generate waveforms. It is used in many digital and analog circuits, and is an essential part of many modern systems and devices.

511FCA250M000AAG

The 511FCA250M000AAG is an oscillator manufactured by Murata Electronics (N. America). It is an exceptionally low-noise device that is suitable for use in a wide variety of consumer, industrial, and medical applications. The oscillator features a range of 25 to 250 MHz, a low-phase-noise LVPECL output, and superb start-up characteristics.

Application Field and Working Principle

The 511FCA250M000AAG oscillator can be used in a number of applications, including communication systems, security and surveillance systems, radar systems, video productions, medical systems, and process control systems. In these systems, the oscillator is responsible for supplying a constant frequency or pulse width signal that is used to control the flow of data or measure the response time of a system.

The oscillator works by converting energy into a periodic signal—it takes energy from a DC power source and converts it into alternating current, voltage, frequency, or waveforms. Inside the oscillator, an active circuit—such as a transistor or diode—is used as an amplifier to sustain the vibration of a resonating element—such as an inductor or piezoelectric crystal. The oscillator produces a waveform at its output, which changes periodically or is sustained until it is stopped by either an external source or by the oscillator circuit itself.

The 511FCA250M000AAG oscillator provides a highly reliable, low-noise signal that is suitable for use in a variety of applications. The device features a range of 25 to 250 MHz, a low-phase-noise LVPECL output, and superb start-up characteristics, making it an ideal choice for applications that require precision timing and low-noise performance.