ASG-C-X-A-10.000MHZ-T

Oscillators are electronic components that produce a regular, repetitive oscillating waveform based on an electrical signal. They are a key component in any radio or audio system and play an important role in various other electronic systems. The ASG-C-X-A-10.000MHZ-T oscillator is one of the most commonly used oscillators used in a wide variety of applications.

Introduction

The ASG-C-X-A-10.000MHZ-T is a quartz crystal oscillator that works in the frequency range from 10.000MHZ to 10.1MHZ. It is manufactured by Antec Electronics. It is a high-stability, low-power device that is available in both thru-hole and surface mount package styles. It is widely used in radios as well as in the test & measurement equipment, telecommunications, radar, navigation equipment and other electronic instruments.

Application fields

The ASG-C-X-A-10.000MHZ-T oscillator is usually used in applications requiring high frequency stability. Examples of application areas in which it can be used are:

• Radar systems
• Audio and video systems
• Communication systems
• Navigation systems
• Consumer electronics
• Test and measurements equipment
• Industrial electronics

Working principle

The ASG-C-X-A-10.000MHZ-T oscillator operates on the principle of a quartz crystal resonator which vibrates with a frequency determined by its physical and mechanical properties. The resonator is made up of a quartz crystal which is sandwiched between two metal plates. The resonance frequency of the crystal is determined by the thickness of the crystal and the plate separation. The quartz crystal experiences mechanical stress due to its piezoelectric nature which allows it to vibrate and couple energy from and to its environment. The frequency of the vibrations thus generated is dependant on the characteristics of the crystal and therefore highly stable and repeatable. The crystal oscillator is then connected to an amplifier and a feedback circuit which amplifies the output of the crystal and returns it to the crystal causing it to oscillate at the predetermined frequency.

Conclusion

The ASG-C-X-A-10.000MHZ-T oscillator is an excellent choice for applications requiring high frequency stability. It is widely used in a variety of fields ranging from consumer electronics and communications systems, to navigation and radar systems. By operating on the principle of a quartz crystal resonator, it is able to provide highly stable frequencies with low power requirements. The availability of both thru-hole as well as surface mount packages makes it a versatile and popular choice for designers.