FC-12D 32.7680KA-AG8

Crystals are one of the most versatile electronic components used in electrical and electronic circuitry. FC-12D 32.7680KA-AG8 is no exception. Understanding its application field and working principle is essential for your project\'s success.

First, let’s discuss the application field of FC-12D 32.7680KA-AG8. This versatile crystal typically is used to provide the basic timing signal for oscillator and frequency synthesis applications. It is ideal for use in VCOs (Voltage Controlled Oscillators), voltage-controlled crystal oscillators, phase-locked loops, and frequency synthesizers. It is also suitable for digital logic applications such as microcontrollers.

The FC-12D 32.7680KA-AG8 is a high-frequency crystal with a calibrated resonator frequency of 32.7680 MHz. It offers low additive frequency aging, low power consumption, low insertion loss, and excellent electrostatic protection, making it suitable for a wide variety of digital logic applications where rock-solid performance and reliability are of the utmost importance.

The FC-12D 32.7680KA-AG8 operates on the principle of piezoelectricity. This phenomenon occurs when a material is subjected to an electrical field, which then causes it to vibrate at its natural frequency. These vibrations generate thermal and acoustic energy, which is used to generate the output signal. The frequency of the output signal is determined by the thickness of the material and the crystal’s ability to store and release energy.

At the heart of FC-12D 32.7680KA-AG8 is a precision crystal resonator. This core component of the device consists of two quartz plates connected in parallel by electrodes. The oscillator is activated by applying a voltage to the electrodes, causing the quartz plates to vibrate. This vibration generates the output signal. The speed of the signal is determined by the resonator\'s frequency.

In a VCO application, the frequency of the FC-12D 32.7680KA-AG8 is controlled by changing the applied voltage. Depending on the circuit design, the frequency can be adjusted accurately and quickly. As the frequency is adjusted, the operating temperature and vibration of the quartz plates must remain constant to ensure the highest output signal quality.

In a frequency synthesizer application, the FC-12D 32.7680KA-AG8 is typically combined with other components in a circuit. This allows the frequency of the output signal to be divided or multiplied by a factor of two or more, depending on the characteristics of the components. The frequency of the output signal is then further refined through the use of filters and other components.

In summary, FC-12D 32.7680KA-AG8 is an incredibly versatile crystal that is suitable for a wide range of applications. Its operating principle is based on the phenomenon of piezoelectricity, and its frequency is determined by the thickness of the quartz plates and the crystal’s ability to store and release energy. This makes it an excellent choice for digital logic applications such as microcontrollers, VCOs, voltage-controlled crystal oscillators, and frequency synthesizers where accuracy and reliability are of the utmost importance.