SIT1602BC-22-25E-7.372800E

Oscillators

An oscillator is an electronic circuit that produces a periodic, oscillating electronic signal, often a sine wave or a square wave. Oscillators convert direct current from a power supply for signal use, while they generate a signal that is in phase with the power supply.

The SIT1602BC-22-25E-7.372800E is a quartz controlled oscillator used in precision timing applications. It is a two-stage analog oscillator with a temperature-stabilized crystal as its timing element. The oscillator operates between 10-70 MHz and offers excellent temperature stability over a wide temperature range.

Application Field

The SIT1602BC-22-25E-7.372800E oscillator is used in a variety of precision timing applications, such as high-accuracy industrial process control, CPUs in PCs, and high-performance network routers. It is also commonly used in frequency synthesis applications, such as low noise signal generators, signal conditioning systems, spectral and radio frequency analyzers, and in laboratory grade instrumentation.

Working Principle

The SIT1602BC-22-25E-7.372800E oscillator works on the principle of quartz crystal resonance. Its crystal is precision cut and then placed on a shock-resistant support structure, making it very durable. The crystal is then exposed to an ac electrical field, and its resonance frequency is determined by the mechanical properties of the crystal and the frequency of the ac electrical field. The SIT1602BC-22-25E-7.372800E is a quartz-controlled oscillator, meaning that it is acoustically coupled to a quartz crystal to serve as a timing element.

The SIT1602BC-22-25E-7.372800E is a temperature-stabilized oscillator, meaning that its frequency is not affected by temperature changes. This is achieved through the use of feedback loops and thermistors, which monitor the temperature of the crystal and adjust the output frequency in order to remain stable. This makes the oscillator ideal for applications that require high accuracy and stability, such as those mentioned above.

Conclusion

The SIT1602BC-22-25E-7.372800E is a vital component in a variety of precision timing applications. Its quartz-controlled, temperature-stabilized design ensures accurate and stable timing even when subjected to extreme temperature changes. As such, it is an ideal choice for industrial process control, frequency synthesis, signal conditioning systems, and laboratory instrumentation.