C3392-12.288

Oscillators, usually composed of oscillators and variable frequency amplifiers, are systems used to generate alternating current signals of a known frequency, consisting of sine, square, sawtooth or variable curves. Oscillators can be divided into two main types: Relaxation Oscillators and PLL (Phase Locked Loops). The C3392-12.288 oscillator, belongs to the latter type.

The C3392-12.288 is a crystal oscillator, which exhibits a high degree of stability, leveraging a frequency-tuned quartz crystal as a reference. This oscillator operates in temperatures between -20°C and 80°C.

The working principle of the C3392-12.288 oscillator is quite simple. Two transistors are used to generate two reference currents, one in each direction. The crystal is connected to a reference voltage and the two currents act in opposition to each other, producing an oscillating voltage. The voltage is then converted to a digital signal, which is then fed back to the oscillator via the feedback loop. This feedback loop ensures that the oscillation stays within a certain pre-determined frequency range and that deviations causing either an increase or decrease in the frequency are offset.

The C3392-12.288 oscillator displays a high degree of accuracy in all temperature ranges, making it ideal for a range of applications including Temperature Controllers, High Speed Telecom System Control, Frequency Synthesis, Multi-Crystal Oscillators, GPS, VCOs (Voltage Controlled Oscillators), LED Driver ICs and Solar Inverters.

The C3392-12.288 oscillator is also used in applications such as Automotive Terminals, HDD (Hard Disk Drives), and Cellular handsets. Its superior stability makes it possible to use the oscillator to reliably determine the frequency and provide a constant input to the application, even when exposed to extreme temperature changes.

The oscillator can also be used for clock synchronization and communication in applications such as Gigabit Ethernet broadband routers. The oscillator is designed to withstand harsh environmental conditions and provides reliable operation and a stable source of low-noise clock signals.

In conclusion, the C3392-12.288 oscillator is used in a wide range of applications for its high level of accuracy and stability. Its feedback loop design allows for consistent operation even in unstable environmental conditions, while providing low-noise clock signals in bandwidth-demanding applications.