FA-238 16.0000MB-A

Crystals play an essential part in electronic circuits and, for this reason, are widely used in a variety of applications. The FA-238 16.0000MB-A is a type of crystal that can be used in a variety of applications due to its small size, wide frequency range, and high accuracy. This article will provide an overview of the FA-238 16.0000MB-A application field and working principle.

The FA-238 16.0000MB-A crystal is designed to be used in devices that require precision timing, such as frequency discriminators, digital clocks, and frequency counters. This type of crystal is widely used in telecommunications, automotive and consumer electronics applications due to its high level of accuracy and broad frequency range. The crystal is compliant with the JEDEC Standard, so it can be used in many systems that require a precise and reliable frequency reference.

The FA-238 16.0000MB-A is a high-precision quartz crystal that operates over a range of 16.0000 MHz. It features an aging rate of less than 1 ppm/year and offers an operating temperature range of -10°C to +70°C. Additionally, the crystal has a low power consumption of less than 1.8 mW and an excellent long-term stability.

The working principle of the FA-238 16.0000MB-A crystal is fairly straightforward and is based on the oscillators feature of quartz crystals. A quartz crystal is made up of atoms that become slightly charged when exposed to an electric field. The presence of this charge causes a vibration in the crystal that can be harnessed to generate an oscillating current. The frequency of this current is determined by the size of the quartz crystal and is extremely stable and precise.

The FA-238 16.0000MB-A crystal can be soldered onto a circuit board or mounted with a socket. Once installed, the circuit board must be adjusted so that the crystal will operate at its center frequency with minimal drift. An external or integral capacitance in the crystal’s package is then used to compensate for variations in frequency caused by temperature changes or aging of the crystal.

In summary, the FA-238 16.0000MB-A is a high-precision quartz crystal used in telecommunications, automotive, and consumer electronics applications due to its wide frequency range and high accuracy. It features an aging rate of less than 1 ppm/year and an operating temperature range of -10°C to +70°C with a low power consumption. The crystal operates on the same principle as any quartz crystal oscillator, where a charge is used to generate an oscillating current that is determined by the size of the crystal. Once installed, the circuit board must be adjusted to ensure the crystal operates at its center frequency with minimal drift.