The category of Frequency Control Components encompasses a critical range of electronic components that play a vital role in the stability and precision of electronic circuits. This category includes Crystals, Oscillators, Resonators, and Sockets, each serving unique functions while collectively ensuring reliable frequency generation and signal integrity in various applications.
Crystals are piezoelectric devices that resonate at specific frequencies when an electric field is applied. They are widely used for their exceptional frequency stability and accuracy, making them essential in timekeeping devices, such as quartz watches, and in communication systems where precise frequency control is paramount. Their ability to maintain a consistent frequency under varying temperature and environmental conditions makes them indispensable in modern electronics.
Oscillators, on the other hand, are circuit components that generate waveforms, typically in the form of sine, square, or triangular waves. They are crucial in applications requiring clock signals, modulation, and signal processing. From microcontrollers to radio transmitters, oscillators ensure that signals are generated at the right frequency and with the necessary waveform characteristics. Their versatility allows them to be employed in a wide array of devices, including smartphones, computers, and industrial machinery.
Resonators serve a similar purpose but are often simpler and less precise than crystals. They are typically used in applications where cost efficiency is a priority, and some degree of frequency tolerance is acceptable. Resonators can be found in various consumer electronics, such as toys and low-power devices, where high precision is not as critical.
Sockets are the supporting components that facilitate the integration of crystals and oscillators into electronic circuits. They provide a reliable connection point, ensuring that these components can be easily replaced or upgraded without soldering. This is particularly useful in prototyping and testing environments where flexibility and adaptability are essential.
Together, these components form the backbone of frequency control in electronic systems, enabling everything from precise timing in digital watches to stable signal generation in telecommunications. Their applications span numerous industries, including consumer electronics, automotive, telecommunications, and aerospace, highlighting their importance in the advancement of modern technology.
MEMS oscillators for clock applications
SMD crystal oscillators with 3.3V, 6 - Pin
Silicon oscillators in SMD form with various frequencies
2.5V SMD crystal oscillators for various uses
TCXO oscillators for SMD, 40MHz range
TCXO/VCTCXO oscillators at 19.2MHz for SMD
12MHz standard clock oscillators for various voltages
Standard clock oscillators at 13MHz for SMD
20MHz oscillators for various voltages and formats
50MHz standard clock oscillators for SMD use
50MHz 5V oscillators and aluminum terminal plug
SMD oscillators for various frequencies
125MHz standard clock oscillators for various uses
Standard 150MHz clock oscillators and related items
Zero delay PLL clock buffers in 8 - Pin SOIC
20 - pin SSOP clock buffer ICs
Clock driver with 1-to-8 output function
Compact silicon and MEMS oscillators in various CMOS configurations
Compact programmable silicon oscillators in 6-pin PQFN format
Standard 5V clock oscillators in DIP-8 format for timing applications
3.3V standard clock oscillators with various frequencies and stability
Surface-mount crystal oscillators for precision timing applications
Surface-mount crystal oscillators for precise timing applications
Surface-mount HCMOS oscillators with various frequency options
High-stability CMOS crystal oscillators for surface mount applications
Surface-mount crystal oscillators for precise timing applications
Compact SMD crystal oscillators for precise clock timing applications
Precision 3.3V clock oscillators with ±25ppm stability for timing applications
Precision clock conditioners and jitter cleaners with PLLs for timing applications
Surface-mount voltage-controlled oscillators for precision frequency applications
Configurable voltage-controlled oscillators for precise clock generation
Surface-mount oscillators for precise frequency control in electronics
Precision temperature-compensated crystal oscillators for electronic devices
Surface-mount oscillators for precise frequency control
3.3V voltage-controlled and oven-controlled crystal oscillators for precision timing
Voltage-controlled crystal oscillators for precise frequency generation
Compact temperature-compensated crystal oscillators for precise timing applications
RFVC1842 components in various packaging options for evaluation and use
MMIC VCO components and evaluation kits for RF applications
Surface mount 32.768kHz CMOS oscillators for precise timing applications
Standard 5V clock oscillators with 100ppm accuracy for timing applications
Compact MEMS clock oscillators for precise timing applications
Compact CMOS MEMS oscillators for precise clock generation
3.3V CMOS clock oscillators with 100ppm stability for precision timing
Surface-mount voltage-controlled temperature-compensated crystal oscillators
Through-hole metal DIP clock oscillators for precise timing applications
Multirate SONET/SDH clock and data recovery ICs in TSSOP-20 package
High-accuracy single precision timers for precise timing applications
High-accuracy single precision timing devices
Compact SMD crystal oscillator for precise timing applications
MEMS oscillators for clock applications
SMD crystal oscillators with 3.3V, 6 - Pin
Silicon oscillators in SMD form with various frequencies
2.5V SMD crystal oscillators for various uses
TCXO oscillators for SMD, 40MHz range
TCXO/VCTCXO oscillators at 19.2MHz for SMD
12MHz standard clock oscillators for various voltages
Standard clock oscillators at 13MHz for SMD
20MHz oscillators for various voltages and formats
50MHz standard clock oscillators for SMD use
50MHz 5V oscillators and aluminum terminal plug
SMD oscillators for various frequencies
125MHz standard clock oscillators for various uses
Standard 150MHz clock oscillators and related items
Zero delay PLL clock buffers in 8 - Pin SOIC
20 - pin SSOP clock buffer ICs
Clock driver with 1-to-8 output function
Compact silicon and MEMS oscillators in various CMOS configurations
Compact programmable silicon oscillators in 6-pin PQFN format
Standard 5V clock oscillators in DIP-8 format for timing applications
3.3V standard clock oscillators with various frequencies and stability
Surface-mount crystal oscillators for precision timing applications
Surface-mount crystal oscillators for precise timing applications
Surface-mount HCMOS oscillators with various frequency options
High-stability CMOS crystal oscillators for surface mount applications
Surface-mount crystal oscillators for precise timing applications
Compact SMD crystal oscillators for precise clock timing applications
Precision 3.3V clock oscillators with ±25ppm stability for timing applications
Precision clock conditioners and jitter cleaners with PLLs for timing applications
Surface-mount voltage-controlled oscillators for precision frequency applications
Configurable voltage-controlled oscillators for precise clock generation
Surface-mount oscillators for precise frequency control in electronics
Precision temperature-compensated crystal oscillators for electronic devices
Surface-mount oscillators for precise frequency control
3.3V voltage-controlled and oven-controlled crystal oscillators for precision timing
Voltage-controlled crystal oscillators for precise frequency generation
Compact temperature-compensated crystal oscillators for precise timing applications
RFVC1842 components in various packaging options for evaluation and use
MMIC VCO components and evaluation kits for RF applications
Surface mount 32.768kHz CMOS oscillators for precise timing applications
Standard 5V clock oscillators with 100ppm accuracy for timing applications
Compact MEMS clock oscillators for precise timing applications
Compact CMOS MEMS oscillators for precise clock generation
3.3V CMOS clock oscillators with 100ppm stability for precision timing
Surface-mount voltage-controlled temperature-compensated crystal oscillators
Through-hole metal DIP clock oscillators for precise timing applications
Multirate SONET/SDH clock and data recovery ICs in TSSOP-20 package
High-accuracy single precision timers for precise timing applications
High-accuracy single precision timing devices
Compact SMD crystal oscillator for precise timing applications