ASGTX-P-20.000MHZ-2-T

Oscillators are specialized electronic components used to generate an electrical signal of a certain frequency and amplitude. The ASGTX-P-20.000MHZ-2-T is a low cost, fully integrated, surface-mount, quartz-crystal oscillator with/2 stage temperature stability rated at 20MHz and an operating temperature range of -20 to 70 degrees Celsius. It is ideal for use in applications where precise clock timing and reliable operation are critical, such as timing control, frequency precision control, and frequency synthesizers.

The oscillator is totally self-contained and requires no external components. The crystal is inserted into the oscillator package with the electrodes attached to the package’s printed circuit board. The quartz crystal is the heart of the oscillator and resonates at a specific frequency when supplied with an alternating current of the required voltage and period. As the crystal is continuously driven at its resonant frequency by a built-in amplifier, consistent oscillations can be achieved.

In order to ensure reliable operation over a range of environmental conditions, the oscillator incorporates a temperature compensation circuit. This stabilizes the frequency of the quartz crystal, providing enhanced frequency stability over time and temperature drift, with minimal power consumption. The temperature stability of the oscillator is described in terms of a ppm shift in the frequency over a specified temperature range, expressed as an instant shift or Total Frequency Change (TFC).

As the quartz crystal is encapsulated within the oscillator package, the oscillator package provides protection from mechanical and environmental stresses. This ensures reliable operation even in humid or dusty environments. The ASGTX-P-20.000MHZ-2-T also contains built-in transient protection which provides optimized surge and over-voltage protection.

The ASGTX-P-20.000MHZ-2-T is a reliable, low-cost, and completely integrated solution for use in precision timing control and frequency precision control applications. Its temperature stability and mechanical protection ensure reliable operation over a wide range of environmental conditions, while its compact, surface-mount design allows for easy integration into existing systems.