ECS-160-18-30BQ-DS

Crystals: ECS-160-18-30BQ-DS Application Field and Working Principle

Crystals are electrical components made up of two plates of semiconductor material separated by an air gap. They are used as frequency controls in electronic devices, particularly in radios and communication systems. The ECS-160-18-30BQ-DS, also referred to as a Programmable Crystal Oscillator or “PXO” for short, is a popular component used in many frequency-controlled products.

This Programmable Crystal Oscillator is a 16 pin component offering various features like frequency range, stability and spurious performance. It offers a frequency range of 0.45~160MHz with a frequency accuracy of up to 0.5ppm. This component provides a CMOS output and has an excellent waveform distortion and noise figure of –135 dBc/Hz @ 10MHz.

The wide spread use of the ECS-160-18-30BQ-DS component makes it a widely used component in almost all electronics applications. Major uses include: precision 5 volt clock sources, test and measurement equipment, laser control systems, frequency synthesisers, crystal filters, frequency hopping radios, GPS receivers, office automation, portable instrumentation and medical systems.

The working principle of the ECS-160-18-30BQ-DS component is widely known, as this component is widely used in many frequency-controlled devices. Essentially, this Programmable Crystal Oscillator works by having two plates of a semiconductor material separated by an air gap, with the first plate connected to an external circuit. As a current is applied to the external circuit, an alternating current is conducted through the air gap, resulting in the creation of an electric field across the gap. As this electric field varies, it causes the two plates to vibrate at a frequency determined by the size and shape of the gap, which is also known as the resonant frequency.

These vibrations are then transmitted to the external circuit, where they are turned into an output signal that can be used by the other components of the device. This makes the ECS-160-18-30BQ-DS component an ideal component for applications that require a precise frequency output, such as in frequency-controlled devices.

Overall, the ECS-160-18-30BQ-DS component is a widely used component in a variety of electronics applications. Its features, such as its frequency range, stability and spurious performance, as well as its ability to generate a precise frequency output make it a preferred choice for many electronic engineers. Furthermore, its working principle of two plates of semiconductor material being separated by an air gap, with an alternating current being conducted across the gap allowing the plates to vibrate at a frequency determined by the gap, is widely known and understood. This makes the ECS-160-18-30BQ-DS a key component in creating precise frequency outputs in a variety of different applications.