FC4STCBMF3.6864-BAG200

Crystals are one of the oldest and most widely used components in electronic circuitry. They are made from various semiconductors, usually gallium arsenide, and have become indispensable in many devices such as TVs, radios, cell phones, GPS systems and other digital communication devices. In addition to their widespread usage, crystals are also used for more precise applications, like in the case of the FC4STCBMF3.6864-BAG200.

The FC4STCBMF3.6864-BAG200 is a high-frequency crystal oscillator, consisting of a quartz crystal, amplifier and frequency-dividing circuitry. It is specifically designed to create very precise signals, up to a frequency of 3.6864 MHz. This oscillator can be used in a variety of applications that require precise timing or frequency generation, such as in communication infrastructure, medical imaging, automotive systems and consumer electronic devices.

At its most basic, the FC4STCBMF3.6864-BAG200 is composed of a quartz crystal combined with a circuit for providing some selectivity for oscillations. Quartz crystals are known for their piezoelectric properties, meaning that when an external voltage is applied to them, they will vibrate at a certain precisely defined frequency – the resonant frequency of the crystal. The voltage applied to the crystal causes vibrations in the crystal lattice structure; this sets up an alternating electric field, which in turn generates an alternating current, producing a signal.

In order to form a full crystal oscillator, the piezoelectric effect of the quartz crystal must be augmented by an active circuit, which amplifies the crystal’s signal and sends it out at a precise frequency. The active circuit of the FC4STCBMF3.6864-BAG200 is composed of a buffer amplifier, which takes the crystal’s feeble signal and amplifies it to a level that can drive the load, and a frequency divider, which outputs a precise lower frequency signal that´s sent out to the circuit.

The frequency-dividing circuit is then coupled to the buffer amplifier, allowing it to receive the amplified signal from the crystal and output a precise frequency from the crystal. The frequency-dividing circuit is composed of an integrated frequency divider, a low-noise, high-speed frequency divider and a programmable divider.

The combination of the quartz crystal, buffer amplifier and frequency-dividing circuitry makes the FC4STCBMF3.6864-BAG200 a precise and reliable oscillator for applications that require very precise timing or frequency generation. The oscillator is also designed for a wide operating temperature range, making it suitable for rugged electronic applications.

Crystals are an invaluable and necessary part of our modern electronics. The FC4STCBMF3.6864-BAG200 crystal oscillator is an example of how a precise and reliable oscillator can be created using a quartz crystal and active circuitry. This oscillator can be used in a wide range of applications, from communication infrastructure and medical imaging to consumer electronics and automotive systems.