Oscillators are complex electronic components with many different applications. They are typically used in communication systems, signal processing and in the entertainment industry. The CE3291-12.288 oscillator is a fixed frequency crystal oscillator with some of the greatest stability, accuracy and reliability of all oscillators.

This oscillator is constructed from a single element quartz crystal. It has a high frequency output range of 3.2 kHz to 12.3 MHz with a minimum input frequency of 10kHz to 36.0 MHz. The output frequency of the oscillator is based on the oscillator’s geometry, inductance, capacitance and resistance. It also includes a high-performance logic-controlled oscillator, which provides temperate, time and frequency stability.

The most common CE3291-12.288 applications are in mobile communication systems as a reference frequency generator. It has been used in Bluetooth, GSM, CDMA, PCS and other related systems to generate frequencies for radio memory and oscillator circuits. This oscillator is also used in DVB-T2 digital TV, automobile navigation systems, test and measurement systems and Wi-Fi networks. Its high reliability makes it suitable for other applications such as aerospace, military and industrial.

The working principle of the CE3291-12.288 oscillator is quite simple. It consists of a quartz crystal connected in series with a parallel combination of inductance, capacitance and resistance. When a suitable frequency of alternating current is applied to the quartz crystal, mechanical vibrations are produced. These vibrations are then transformed into the electrical signals. The frequency of the oscillator is determined by the crystal, inductance, capacitance and resistance values. This makes the oscillator highly stable and accurate.

In conclusion, the CE3291-12.288 oscillator is appealing to many general electronic applications due to its high frequency output with reduced phase noise, logic-controlled temperature, time and frequency stability. Also, its high reliability level makes it suitable for many fields including communication and navigation systems.