ECS-250-20-46X

Crystals

ECS-250-20-46X is a type of crystal device used by a vast number of electronic products, including both consumer and industrial products, such as calculators, electronic equipment and communication systems. Crystals are typically used to control the frequency of electronic circuits, providing both basic timing elements used in virtually every electronic application.

Application Field

ECS-250-20-46X crystal is an oscillator used to generate a stable frequency that is used to control the timing of operation of numerous other integrated circuits within a given product. For example, in digital data communications, ECS-250-20-46X crystal is used to establish the bit rate of transmission and reception. In audio and video equipment, crystal oscillator is used to control sound and picture quality.

Other applications where ECS-250-20-46X crystal is employed include remote control transmitters & receivers, personal computers, cellular and cordless phones, medical imaging systems, microwave communication systems, and industrial devices such as robotics.

Working Principle

At a basic level, the function of an oscillator is to convert a DC voltage into an AC voltage. The output of the AC voltage is fixed by the components of the oscillator itself, namely the load capacitor and the crystal. The crystal is a piezoelectric device, composed of a vibrating crystal element and two electrodes, which, when combined, form an oscillator circuit.

The crystal element of ECS-250-20-46X uses a special element called ICP that, when connected to the electrodes, causes vibrations in one direction, making the output frequency stable and accurate. When the correct voltage is applied to the crystal, the crystal will vibrate at its resonant frequency, thus providing a stable output frequency which can then be used to create an oscillator. This oscillator can then be used in applications to control the timing of other circuitry.

The frequency of the oscillator created from the ECS-250-20-46X crystal is also adjustable. This can be accomplished by changing the load capacitor value or by changing the drive voltage. By changing the drive voltage, the frequency of the output can be increased or decreased, allowing for more precise control of the output frequency.

Conclusion

ECS-250-20-46X crystal is an oscillator employed in a wide variety of electronic applications, from communications to robotics and medical imaging. The crystal converts a DC voltage into a stable AC output frequency, providing precise frequency control and accuracy. The output frequency of the ECS-250-20-46X oscillator can be adjusted by varying the load capacitor value or drive voltage.