Crystals

Crystals Definition

JMChip Electronic is one of the top distributors for electrical components. We offer a diverse selection of crystals, resonators, and oscillators from leading manufacturers like Abracon Corporation, Murata, Epson, EPCOS, Fox Electronics, Citizen Finedevice, and AVX. Whatever your application, we’ve got you covered!

What are Crystals, Oscillators and Resonators?

What is a Crystal in Electronic

A crystal generates an electric charge when pressure is applied to certain materials, like quartz. This is called the piezoelectric effect. It’s a passive component that produces a highly accurate frequency output and is commonly used as oscillators in electronic circuits to provide precise timing in digital integrated circuits.

What is an Oscillator?

An oscillator is a device, either electronic or mechanical, that produces a steady oscillating output, often as a sine or square wave. They’re used in microcontrollers, clocks, computers, and more.

Crystal Oscillators – These are similar to ceramic resonators but are usually more cost-effective and compact, offering greater stability. They come in a wide range of frequencies and provide very accurate frequencies with tight tolerances and long-term stability. They’re often used as resonators in crystal oscillator circuits.

Silicon Oscillators – Brands like Linear Technology, Maxim, Abracon, and Microchip Technology offer a broad range of options.

Wave Oscillators – These are used in circuits for generating test waveforms.

Voltage Controlled Oscillators – These adjust the DC voltage input to control the oscillation frequency. There are two types: Linear Oscillators, which generate sinusoidal waveforms, and Relaxation Oscillators, which produce triangular waveforms. They’re typically used in frequency synthesizers, electronic jamming equipment, and function generators.

What is a Resonator

A resonator helps control timing devices by generating a clock signal in oscillating circuits, especially in microprocessors. JMChip offers various types of resonators, including Ceramic Resonators.

Ceramic Resonators – These are used to create a clock signal with a specific frequency to manage timing in oscillating circuits. You’ll commonly find them in TVs, phones, medical equipment, and computers.

What are Crystals, Oscillators and Resonators used for?

These are often used as timing devices in things like computers, watches, mobile phones, microprocessors, digital circuits, and microcontrollers.

Guide on Buying Crystals/Oscillators/Resonators

Best-Selling Crystals/Oscillators/Resonators

Here’s a list of the top 10 crystal oscillators and resonators.

No.	Product Titles	Frequency Tolerance	Frequency	Operating Temperature	Frequency Stability	Package	built-in load capacitance
Top 1	Murata CSTCE16M0V53-R0 Resonator	±0.5%	16MHz	-20℃to 80℃	±0.3%	SMD-3 package, 3.20mm x 1.30mm x 1.00mm	15pF
Top 2	Abracon Corporation ABS07-32.768KHZ-T Crystal Oscillator	±20ppm	32.768kHz	-40℃ to 85℃	ESR 70kOhms	SMD-2 package, 3.20mm x 1.50mm x 0.90mm	12.5pF
Top 3	Fox Electronics FOXSDLF/160-20 Crystal Oscillator	±30ppm	16MHz	-20℃ to 70℃	±50ppmESR 40Ohms	SMD-2 package, 11.70mm x 5.0mm x 4.5mm	20pF
Top 4	Citizen Finedevice HC49US-16.000MABJ-UB AT-CUT Crystal Oscillator	±30ppm	16MHz	-20℃ to 70℃	ESR 50Ohms	through-hole package, 11.50mm x 4.66mm x 3.50mm	18pF
Top 5	Murata CSTCE8M00G55-R0 Ceramic Resonator	±0.5%	8MHz	-20℃ to 80℃	±0.2%	SMD-3 package, 3.20mm x 1.30mm x 0.79mm	33pF
Top 6	Abracon Corporation ABM3B-8.000MHZ-B2-T Crystal Oscillator	±20ppm	8MHz	-20℃ to 70℃	±50ppm,	SMD-4 package, 5.0mm x 3.2mm x 1.1mm	18pF
Top 7	Epson TSX-3225 16.0000MF18X-AC3 Crystal Oscillator	±10ppm	16MHz	-40℃ to 85℃	ESR 60Ohms	SMD-4 package, 3.20mm x 2.50mm x 0.60mm	9pF
Top 8	Abracon Corporation ABM3-8.000MHZ-D2Y-T Ceramic Crystal Oscillator	±20ppm	8MHz	-40℃ to 85℃	±30ppm	SMD-2 package, 5.0mm x 3.20mm x 1.30mm	18pF
Top 9	Fox Electronics FOXSDLF/080-20 Crystal Oscillator	±30ppm	8MHz	-20℃ to 70℃	±50ppm	SMD-2 package, 11.70mm x 5.0mm x 4.50mm	20pF
Top 10	Abracon Corporation ABM3B-16.000MHZ-B2-T Ceramic Crystal	±20ppm	16MHz	-20℃ to 70℃	±50ppm	SMD-4 package, 5.0mm x 3.2mm x 1.1mm	pF

Frequently Asked Question

What exactly do crystals do?

“Crystals are minerals that hold energy, and since we’re made up of energy too, we can exchange energy with the crystal when we work with it.” Saujani notes that crystals are used to enhance the function of many everyday items, like watches, plugs, hospital equipment, and lasers.

What are crystals made of?

A crystal is a material where the atoms, molecules, or ions are arranged in a highly ordered microscopic structure. These elements are held together by interatomic forces (chemical bonds) like metallic bonds, ionic bonds, covalent bonds, van der Waals bonds, and others.

Is crystal a real stone?

Crystals and gemstones are different types of stones with unique features. Crystals have a crystalline structure, with atoms arranged in a regular, repeating pattern, making them stronger and more durable than gemstones.