ECS-360-20-33-TR Crystals, Oscillators, Resonators

Crystals

Crystals are a type of solid material that are composed of regularly arranged, repeating patterns of atoms, molecules, or ions. The word crystal is derived from the Greek word "krustullo" meaning ice, which was thought to be the strongest form among naturally occurring minerals in ancient time. Crystals are also known to be used as a diagnostic tool in certain fields of science and engineering. One such field is the application of the ECS-360-20-33-TR crystal, and its working principle.

ECS-360-20-33-TR application field and working principle

The ECS-360-20-33-TR crystal is an optimal choice for wireless communications and power management applications. It is a 45° tuned quartz crystal that helps optimize oscillator performance. This crystal has a working frequency of 8 MHz, and a tolerance of 10% to ±20 ppm. The range of frequencies it can generate makes this crystal suitable for use in many applications including mobile phones, navigation systems, and navigation modules, medical labs, and avionics.

The ECS-360-20-33-TR crystal has a significant advantage over monolithic resonator oscillators and ceramic resonators, as it provides excellent phase noise and jitter performance due to its low capture range and noise resilient tuned architecture. Furthermore, this crystal operates under minimum load capacitance, relatively low power consumption and offers low radiation tolerant frequency precision.

The working principle of the ECS-360-20-33-TR crystal involves the conversion of electrical input signals into a mechanical vibration, which generates resonance in the crystal. This resonance is then converted back into an electrical signal at a different frequency, much higher or much lower than the original frequency. The frequency of this "computed" signal is determined by the physical characteristics of the crystal and can accurately be calculated in advance. This process is the basis for quartz crystal oscillators.

The ECS-360-20-33-TR crystal is a dependable, low drift, power efficient crystal offering designers a wide range of precision frequencies for their applications. Its low ESR and series inductance enable superior performance in applications with tight tolerance requirements and power consumption constraints.

The product is supplied with an integrated package solution and offers a wide-range of extensible solutions to a variety of wireless applications, including IF treatments and signal amplification. The ECS-360-20-33-TR crystal is RoHS compliant and features superior shock and vibration resistance.

Conclusion

The ECS-360-20-33-TR crystal is a versatile tool that enables designers to easily and accurately generate a range of high and low precision clock oscillation signals. Its tuned architecture and low capture range ensure an optimal performance, with superior noise and jitter performance. Its wide range of extensible solutions, RoHS compliance, and integrated package solution make it the perfect choice for any type of wireless application.