Crystals, Oscillators, Resonators

Crystals, Oscillators, Resonators Description:

Electronic devices often need AC signals with high frequency stability, a requirement that LC oscillators struggle to meet due to their tendency for frequency drift. This issue is addressed by using a special component known as a quartz crystal in oscillators. These quartz crystal-based oscillators, known as crystal oscillators, generate highly stable signals. A crystal oscillator is primarily composed of a quartz crystal and its peripheral components.

The key characteristic of crystal oscillators is their piezoelectric effect, which allows them to produce very faint, periodic oscillating signals. These signals are then amplified and filtered to serve as a stable signal source. Crystal oscillators are commonly used in various applications, such as color TV circuits, computer motherboards, and induction cookers.

The main products in the crystal oscillator category include crystals, oscillators, programmable oscillators, resonators, voltage-controlled oscillators (VCOs), pin-configurable/selectable oscillators, as well as sockets and insulators.