Crystals

TS260F33CDT Application Field and Working Principle

Crystals, such as TS260F33CDT, are components made of quartz or other piezoelectric materials used to generate precise timing signals in communication products, computer and other precision instrumentation devices. They are one of the core components of modern electronic products, and their frequency stability, size, form and type have great influence on the accuracy and performance of a device.

The TS260F33CDT is a low power consumption crystal oscillator. It is a temperature compensated crystal oscillator (TCXO) crystal oscillator which has a maximum frequency of 33.000MHz, with a broadcast frequency tolerance of ±30ppm at 25℃. It also features a standard TTL compatible output signal and has a built-in based plate temperature compensation; the power consumption is low. With an operating temperature range from 0-70°C, this crystal can provide wide range of working temperature options.

The working principle of a TS260F33CDT crystal is based on the piezoelectric effect. It works by using the piezoelectric material that is characterized by a change in electrical properties when placed under a physical stress. In the crystal, when electrical energy is applied in between two of the electrodes, it allows the crystalline structure to accept electric current and start vibrating at a certain frequency, creating an electric current that oscillates between the two electrodes. This in turn creates an oscillating electric field, which allows it to generate a precise frequency signal for applications such as radio frequency, cellular communication and GPS navigation.

The TS260F33CDT crystal oscillator has a wide range of applications, such as power saving; computer information system; port and communication; time-frequency controlling and measuring; medical equipments; domestic communication network; and wireless communication. It can be used as a time base for electric clock, oscillator circuit in radio device and wireless frequency stabilization and also in other fields that require a precise frequency control.