ECS-260-6-37-JTN-TR

ECS-260-6-37-JTN-TR Application Field and Working Principle

The ECS-260-6-37-JTN-TR is a surface-mount quartz crystals manufactured by Vectron International. It has a frequency range of 6.00MHz to 42.00MHz, and features an extended temperature range from -55 to +85 degrees Celsius. It is one of the most popular crystals in up-to-date electronic system.

This crystal is used as an oscillator in many kinds of electronic systems. It operates on a parallel resonant mode, and will generate a continuous sine wave with constant frequency. In other words, this is a single-ended type quartz crystal. Oscillation will stop when the quartz crystal is removed of the circuit.

Principle Operation of ECS-260-6-37-JTN-TR

The ECS-260-6-37-JTN-TR is based on the quartz tuning fork principle, as expressed as:

The crystal frequency will change when a voltage signal is applied to it, whereas it will stay stationary at the vibrational frequency when the voltage signal is removed.

In practice, the ECS-260-6-37-JTN-TR is created with a quartz tuning fork and an external circuit to provide the voltage signal for controlling the tuning fork’s frequency. The quartz tuning fork is a critical component of this crystal, as it is precisely cut and tuned to the desired frequency. The frequency deviation from the desired frequency could be less than 10ppm (parts per million), and this ensures that the crystal’s frequency will be highly stable and accurate.

With the help of the external circuit, the ECS-260-6-37-JTN-TR crystal can be consistently controlled at the desired frequency. This frequency is determined by the resonance frequency, and any changes in external circuit parameters (such as capacitance or inductance) or outside environmental factors (such as temperature) could cause an undesired shift in the output frequency. The output frequency is usually tightly regulated by the external circuit, to ensure that the crystal’s frequency remains stable and at the desired level. The frequency of the quartz crystal is influenced by temperature, so the power supply to the external circuit will often be temperature-controlled to keep the output frequency stable in different environment.

Applications of ECS-260-6-37-JTN-TR

The ECS-260-6-37-JTN-TR crystal is suitable for a variety of applications, thanks to its wide frequency range and extended temperature range. It is primarily used in telecommunications, including land and satellite communication systems, as well as broadcast receivers. It can also be used in automotive systems and navigational systems, such as Global Positioning Systems (GPS).

In addition, it is also widely used in home and office computers, cell phones, and even mil-spec products. The crystal is also used in frequency synthesizers, radio frequency sources, radio receivers, timing circuits and clocks, as well as pendulum clocks. As such, it is a widespread and essential component in any type of electronic system.

Advantages and Disadvantages of ECS-260-6-37-JTN-TR

The ECS-260-6-37-JTN-TR crystal has some advantages compared with other types of quartz crystals, such as the fact that it is an extended temperature range type, allowing for use in extreme environment. It is also highly stable and accurate, and relatively easy to use.

However, the crystal’s frequency is highly dependent on temperature, and its output frequency could easily be corrupted by other external factors, such as capacitance or inductance in the external circuit. As such, additional components such as temperature sensors and/or filters have to be added in order to ensure that the crystal’s output remains accurate and stable.