ECS-240-S-4X

ECS-240-S-4X Application Field and Working Principle

ECS-240-S-4X (also called a unit crystal) is a highly reliable crystal oscillator from Electronics Components and Systems, Inc., that has become an industry leading solution for frequency stability, low jitter, small size, and power efficiency. It is used in a wide variety of applications, including telecommunications, aerospace, medical, industrial automation, and other general-purpose systems where high-precision frequency stability and regulation are needed.

Unit crystal oscillators are essentially quartz crystals that, when vibrationally excited, generate a precise frequency almost indefinitely. The quartz crystals are manufactured in various shapes, sizes, and cut configurations, depending on the application they are intended to be used in. The fundamental structure of the crystal is arranged in such a way that its performance characteristics are optimum to the application environment.

The ECS-240-S-4X produces a frequency of around 24.0 MHz, with a tolerance of only 0.08%, assuring it will remain constant with minimal drift over a wide temperature range. This is highly advantageous for many applications, as clock drift can result in severe hardware malfunctions. The unit also has a low jitter of 0.9 ps, and the unit is specified to have less than 10ps jitter for short-term and long-term variations.

The ECS-240-S-4X is a standalone unit, meaning it does not require any additional power supplies, although a low supplied voltage of 3.3V must be supplied to the object. Furthermore, the minimal size of the component makes it ideal for use in a wide variety of industrial and consumer applications, including complex computer network and multimedia applications.

Overall, the ECS-240-S-4X is an ideal component for a variety of applications requiring precise frequency regulation, low power consumption, compact size, and an assurance of long-lasting performance. It is an ideal choice for those who need a reliable source of accurate frequency reference in their device.