ABM8W-24.5760MHZ-4-K2Z-T3

Crystals

ABM8W-24.5760MHZ-4-K2Z-T3 is a surface mounted, open-top quartz crystal unit with a frequency of 24.5760MHz. The crystal is hermetically sealed, available in a variety of configurations and is typically used for communication and frequency control in a wide range of devices, from watches and radio receivers to personal computers, due to its very low power consumption.

Application Field

The ABM8W-24.5760MHZ-4-K2Z-T3 is used in a range of applications, such as frequency control in watches, communications and navigational systems, automotive tachometers, cellular and cordless phones, communications receivers, space systems, laboratory and test equipment, microwave and related systems, and vibration sensors.

Working Principle

The ABM8W-24.5760MHZ-4-K2Z-T3 operates on the basic principle of a resonating quartz crystal. Quartz is a natural material and when a voltage is applied to it, it vibrates at a specific frequency causing a signal to be generated. The frequency of this signal is determined by the structure of the unit and the way it is tuned.

As with other crystals in its class, this crystal can be adjusted to generate a signal of a particular frequency by slightly changing the external parameters, such as temperature or pressure. The signal of this type of crystal can also be oscillated if the power is sufficiently high. This process is known as overtone mode, and is used to generate a signal with a frequency that is higher than the fundamental frequency that the crystal is designed to generate.

In its most basic form, the ABM8W-24.5760MHZ-4-K2Z-T3 is used as a frequency control component in a variety of applications. It is also used as a filter component in applications such as communication systems. It can also be used to generate signals in applications such as frequency synthesis.

Conclusion

The ABM8W-24.5760MHZ-4-K2Z-T3 is a highly versatile and reliable quartz crystal component used for frequency control and signal generation in a wide range of applications. The component is small enough to be surface mounted on a variety of devices and due to its low power consumption it is well suited for a range of applications, such as watches and automotive systems.