CT-212.500MBC-T Crystals, Oscillators, Resonators

Oscillators are used in many areas of technology to generate fixed frequencies, and the CT-212.500MBC-T model is a type of quartz crystal oscillator commonly used. It is designed for operation with either a 3.3V or 5V supply voltage, has a frequency stabilization rate of ±20 parts-per-million (±20ppm) and an operating temperature range of 0°C to 70°C. The design of the oscillator is based on a series of unique quartz crystal resonators, which enable the device to provide very stable frequency control, with excellent spectral purity, and low harmonic distortion.

The oscillator can be used for a variety of applications, including frequency references, frequency synthesis, frequency modulation (FM), pulse width modulation (PWM) and pulse position modulation (PPM) control. The device is also suitable for use in a wide range of digital logic and analog circuits. In many applications, it can serve as a time reference or frequency control source for other devices, allowing them to accurately measure and track the passage of time. The CT-212.500MBC-T oscillator is also ideal for controlling the speed and timing of data-transfer operations in digital systems, as well as for providing reliable frequency modulation in radio transceivers.

The working principle of the oscillator lies in the quartz crystal resonator that serves as its core element. Quartz is a naturally occurring mineral which consists of atoms of silicon and oxygen, bound together in an irregular lattice-like structure. The structure creates a unique electrical characteristic in the crystal, which allows it to exhibit a wide range of useful properties, such as the ability to vibrate at a fixed frequency. The frequency of the vibration is determined by the temperature of the crystal, the size and shape of the quartz resonator, and the external electronic circuit to which it is connected.

The external circuit of the oscillator works by using a transducer to detect and measure the frequency of the oscillations of the crystal. The transducer then feeds this frequency information into an amplifier, which increases the amplitude of the signal and delivers it to the crystal resonator. This causes the oscillations in the crystal to reinforce each other, amplifying the original frequency of the vibration and producing a stable, precise frequency signal. The output of the oscillator is then ready to be used in the desired application.

In summary, the CT-212.500MBC-T oscillator is a highly resilient and reliable frequency generator suitable for a variety of applications. It features a quartz crystal resonator with precise frequency control, a transducer for frequency measurement, and an amplifier to provide an amplified signal output. The oscillator can be used to provide accuracy in a variety of digital and analog circuit functions such as frequency references, frequency synthesis, frequency modulation (FM), pulse width modulation (PWM) and pulse position modulation (PPM) control.