SIT8208AC-GF-28S-7.372800X

Oscillators are electronic components which produce a periodic, oscillating waveform. The SIT8208AC-GF-28S-7.372800X is a surface mount crystal oscillator from SiTime. It primarily finds application in telecommunications and can be used in conjunction with a PLL, providing an accurate reference frequency for circuits such as radio receivers, transmitters, transceivers and synthesizers.

The SIT8208AC-GF-28S-7.372800X is based on a miniature quartz crystal and has a frequency stability of ±20ppm (parts per million). This oscillator is available in a small 2.0 x 1.7mm package, and operates at 3.3V power supply voltage. It can produce clock frequencies between 7.3 GHz and 63.4 GHz.

The working principle of the SIT8208AC-GF-28S-7.372800X is based on the piezoelectric effect of quartz crystals. Quartz crystals are composed of two charged plates of quartz which create an electric field when a voltage is applied. When an alternating current is applied, the plates vibrate, creating a frequency which is dependent on the size of the plates and the material they are made from.

In the SIT8208AC-GF-28S-7.372800X, the quartz crystal is connected to two wires, which act as the electrode plates. When a small current is applied, the quartz crystal oscillates at its resonant frequency. These oscillations generate an alternating current, which is then converted using a signal processing circuit into a high-precision square wave. This square wave can be used as a reference clock signal in various radio communications systems.

The SIT8208AC-GF-28S-7.372800X is a highly accurate oscillator, due to its advanced design and low power requirements. It finds application in various telecom systems such as GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) and LTE (Long Term Evolution). It is also used in other systems such as test equipment, lightwave sensors and satellite communication systems.

The SIT8208AC-GF-28S-7.372800X is a surface mount crystal oscillator which is highly accurate and reliable component for high-performance radio communications systems. Its miniature package size and low power requirements make it ideal for applications where space and power are limited.