ECS-200-20-7S-TR

ECS-200-20-7S-TR Application Field and Working Principle

ECS-200-20-7S-TR is a type of quartz crystal manufactured by Vectron International. It is a highly accurate frequency and time reference for precision timing applications that require a very stable and reliable frequency.

Quartz crystals of this type are widely used in the telecommunications, computer, avionics and industrial sectors. It is well known for its excellent precision and accuracy. The package of this crystal is designed for surface mounting on printed circuit boards, thereby saving space in the system and allowing for easy assembly.

Working Principle

The ECS-200-20-7S-TR crystal works by taking advantage of the natural piezoelectric effect of quartz. This effect can be seen when an applied electric field causes the quartz to vibrate at a specific frequency. It is this frequency that is then used as an extremely accurate and predictable reference for timing applications.

The crystal is made up of two quartz plates, one acting as a transducer and the other as a reflector. When an electric current is applied to the crystal, it begins to vibrate, creating a mechanical wave (pressure wave) that then reflects off of the reflector and passes through the transducer again. This process repeats itself with each reflection and creates a standing wave inside the crystal. The frequency of the standing wave is referred to as the crystal\'s fundamental frequency, and is determined by the size and shape of the crystal.

The crystal is importantly designed with a very small tolerance range, which is the result of Vectron International\'s careful manufacturing process. As the environment around a quartz crystal changes (temperature, pressure, etc.), the crystal\'s frequency will change as well. To minimize this effect, the crystal is designed with a high “Q” factor, which is an indication of the amount of energy that it takes for the crystal to reach its target frequency.

Applications

As far as applications go, the ECS-200-20-7S-TR crystal is commonly used in the telecommunications, computer, and avionics industries, where extremely accurate and reliable timing devices are critical. These applications require a very stable frequency reference, and quartz crystals provide that in an incredibly efficient, small package.

In the telecommunications industry, quartz crystals are used in a variety of devices, such as synchro-encoders and receivers. These devices take in a data stream and use a quartz crystal to accurately determine the frequency of the incoming data, in order to then accurately reconstruct the data.

In the computer industry, quartz crystals are commonly used in motherboards and other peripherals, to provide accurate timing for the system. This is useful for a variety of processes, such as synchronization of clocks and DMA transfers, and for precision timing of microprocessor and peripheral bus transactions.

In the avionics industry, quartz crystals are used for navigation and instrumentation. This is especially important for military and commercial aircraft, which require accurate navigation and instrumentation in order to safely and effectively perform their missions.

The ECS-200-20-7S-TR crystal is also used in a variety of applications outside the telecommunications, computer, and avionics industries. It is used in clocks and watches, where it is the source of extremely accurate timekeeping. It is also used in automotive and industrial components, for applications such as engine control, airbag control, and circuit breaker control.

Conclusion

The ECS-200-20-7S-TR is an amazingly accurate and reliable quartz crystal, manufactured by Vectron International. It is designed for surface mounting on printed circuit boards, and provides precision timing and frequency references for a wide variety of applications, including telecommunications, computers, avionics, clocks, watches, automotive components, and industrial components.