AM-16.000MAGE-T

The AM-16.000MAGE-T Crystal and Its Applications

The AM-16.000MAGE-T is a wide range crystal oscillator used for a variety of purposes. It has a stable frequency output of 16.000MHz and is available in both SMD (surface mount device) and thru-hole formats. It is suited for many applications, from telecommunications and personal computers to consumer electronics.

Fields of Application

The AM-16.000MAGE-T crystal has a variety of applications, the most common being found in network infrastructure equipment and cellular phones. The crystal works especially well in PLL (phase locked loop) and clock circuits and has been used to great effect in set-top boxes, wireless local area networks (WLANs), and wireless signal transmission systems.

The AM-16.000MAGE-T can also be used in a number of other applications, such as in oscillators, voltage-controlled oscillators (VCOs), frequency synthesizers, communication protocol modules (for both cellular and non-cellular systems), FM receivers, and TV receivers.

The crystal has also proven to be extremely useful in embedded microcontroller and microprocessor applications such as automotive engine systems, audio amplifiers, and digital signal processors (DSPs). It can also be found in applications like frequency counters, phase discriminate detectors, frequency dividers, and phase converters.

Working Principle

The AM-16.000MAGE-T crystal works in the same way that all crystals do. It consists of two crystalline plates which are sealed together with a thin adhesive layer. When a specific electrical signal is applied, the crystal will begin to vibrate at its characteristic frequency, producing an output.

The AM-16.000MAGE-T crystal has a wide range of electrical characteristics which allows it to be used in many different types of circuits. It also has features such as low noise, fast start-up times, and low power consumption. These features make the crystal an ideal choice for a wide range of applications.

The crystal also has a low temperature coefficient, which allows it to be used in extreme temperatures without any significant changes in its output frequency. This characteristic makes the crystal a popular choice in applications that are subject to temperature changes.

Conclusion

The AM-16.000MAGE-T is a wide range crystal oscillator that can be used for a variety of purposes. It is suitable for applications such as telecommunications and personal computers, as well as embedded microcontroller and microprocessor applications. The crystal has a low temperature coefficient, low noise and fast start-up times.