MA506-11.0592M-C3

Crystals are important components in a wide variety of electronic devices and circuits, from simple resonators and oscillators to sophisticated superconducting crystals used as frequency references. The MA506-11.0592M-C3 crystal is a very common crystal used for frequency control in a wide range of applications, ranging from aerospace and avionics to cellular networks and telecommunications.

The MA506-11.0592M-C3 crystal is a crystal oscillator which operates with a center frequency of 11.0592 MHz (+/- 50ppm). It is manufactured using fundamental AT-cut quartz resonators, with a thin film of silver-palladium applied to its surface. These characteristics make it a very stable, low-noise oscillator, which is suitable for use in precision timing circuits.

The working principle of the MA506-11.0592M-C3 is based on the oscillation of a quartz crystal. The quartz crystal operates in its Fundamental Mode Quartz Crystal Oscillator (FMQO) form. When the applied voltage to a quartz crystal is increased (known as the “drive level”), the silicon-dioxide molecules within the crystal will be forced to vibrate at a precise frequency, determined by the crystal’s fundamental frequency mode.

The frequency of the oscillation is then determined by the crystal’s size and shape, which allows for the precise selection of a particular frequency within a very narrow band. This precise frequency can be determined before the crystal is manufactured, making it possible to manufacture the crystal with very tight tolerances of up to 50 parts per million.

The MA506-11.0592M-C3 crystal is well-suited for use in applications that require precise timing and frequency control. This includes such applications as digital audio, timing control circuits, television broadcast systems, and telecoms.

As the MA506-11.0592M-C3 crystal can be used in a variety of applications, it is important to have an understanding of its application field and working principle. This is especially true for those designing circuits which require precise timing and frequency control.