Crystals

Image	Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity	Rfq
	E1SB25E001000E Hosonic Electronic	XTAL 2016 25MHZ, 18PF/30/30/-20+	0
	E3SB48E000801ER200 Hosonic Electronic	XTAL 3225 48MHZ, 12PF/10/10/0+85	0
	E3SB24E004000EC020 Hosonic Electronic	XTAL 3225 24MHZ, 18PF/10/10/-30+	0
	ETSB38E0X0005EC020 Hosonic Electronic	XTAL 1612 38.4MHZ, 10PF/10/10/-3	0
	ETSB48E007500EC020 Hosonic Electronic	XTAL 1612 48MHZ, 10PF/10/15/-20+	0
	E3SB24E004000E Hosonic Electronic	XTAL 3225 24MHZ, 18PF/10/10/-30+	0
	E1SB24E004000ER200 Hosonic Electronic	XTAL 2016 24MHZ, 18PF/10/10/-30+	0
	E1SB32E001501E Hosonic Electronic	XTAL 2016 32MHZ, 9PF/10/10/-20+7	0
	E1SB38E0X0001E Hosonic Electronic	XTAL 2016 38.4MHZ, 10PF/10/10/-3	0
	E3SB24E004000ER200 Hosonic Electronic	XTAL 3225 24MHZ, 18PF/10/10/-30+	0
	ETSB38E0X0005ER200 Hosonic Electronic	XTAL 1612 38.4MHZ, 10PF/10/10/-3	0
	E1SB25E001000ER200 Hosonic Electronic	XTAL 2016 25MHZ, 18PF/30/30/-20+	0
	E1SB24E004000E Hosonic Electronic	XTAL 2016 24MHZ, 18PF/10/10/-30+	0
	E3SB32E001500EC020 Hosonic Electronic	XTAL 3225 32MHZ, 12PF/10/10/-30+	0
	E3SB25E00003FE Hosonic Electronic	XTAL 3225 25MHZ, 18PF/15/15/-40+	0
	E3SB38E0X0006E Hosonic Electronic	XTAL 3225 38.4MHZ, 10PF/10/10/-3	0
	E3SB40E00010KER200 Hosonic Electronic	XTAL 3225 40MHZ, 6PF/7/15/-40+10	0
	E3SB32E001500ER200 Hosonic Electronic	XTAL 3225 32MHZ, 12PF/10/10/-30+	0
	E1SB32E001501ER200 Hosonic Electronic	XTAL 2016 32MHZ, 9PF/10/10/-20+7	0
	E3SB38E0X0006EC020 Hosonic Electronic	XTAL 3225 38.4MHZ, 10PF/10/10/-3	0

Crystals

1. Overview

Crystals, oscillators, and resonators are passive electronic components that generate stable frequency signals for timing and synchronization in electronic systems. Crystals (e.g., quartz) utilize piezoelectric properties to produce precise oscillations. Oscillators integrate active circuitry to generate periodic signals, while resonators provide frequency-selective feedback. These components are critical in communication systems, computing devices, industrial controls, and consumer electronics.

2. Main Types and Functional Classification

Type	Functional Characteristics	Application Examples
Quartz Crystals	High frequency stability, low phase noise	Microprocessors, GPS modules, RF transceivers
Ceramic Resonators	Lower cost, moderate stability	Remote controls, toys, low-precision sensors
MEMS Resonators	Miniaturized, shock-resistant	IoT devices, wearables, automotive sensors
Crystal Oscillators (XO)	Integrated driver circuitry	Network switches, test equipment, precision clocks

3. Structure and Composition

A typical quartz crystal consists of a precision-cut piezoelectric wafer (AT-cut or SC-cut), metallized electrodes (silver or gold), and a hermetically sealed package (glass or ceramic). MEMS resonators use silicon-based microstructures with electrostatic or piezoelectric transducers. Ceramic resonators employ zirconium titanate (PZT) materials with printed electrodes.

4. Key Technical Specifications

Parameter	Description	Importance
Frequency Range	Operating frequency band (kHz-MHz)	Determines circuit timing resolution
Frequency Tolerance	Initial accuracy at 25 C (ppm)	Impacts system synchronization
Temperature Stability	Frequency drift over temperature (ppm/ C)	Critical for harsh environments
Equivalent Series Resistance (ESR)	Internal resistance affecting startup time	Impacts oscillator reliability
Aging Rate	Long-term frequency shift (ppm/year)	System longevity consideration

5. Application Fields

Key industries include:

Telecommunications: 5G base stations, optical transceivers
Industrial Automation: PLCs, robotics controllers
Consumer Electronics: Smartphones, smartwatches
Automotive: ECUs, tire pressure sensors
Medical Devices: Pacemakers, diagnostic equipment

6. Leading Manufacturers and Products

Manufacturer	Representative Product	Key Features
Epson	SG-8003	32.768 kHz TCXO for real-time clocks
Murata	XRCGB32M000F	32 MHz ceramic resonator
SiTime	SiT8924	MEMS-based automotive-grade oscillator
TXC Corporation	9B-26.000MHZ	26 MHz quartz crystal for Bluetooth modules

7. Selection Guidelines

Key considerations:

Required frequency and stability (temperature/vibration)
Power consumption constraints
Environmental operating conditions
Package size and mounting type
Cost vs. precision trade-offs

Example: For IoT edge devices, prioritize MEMS resonators with low power (<10 A) and 50 ppm stability.

8. Industry Trends

Emerging trends include:

Miniaturization: 0.4x0.2 mm MEMS devices for wearable integration
Higher frequency adoption: 100+ MHz crystals for 5G infrastructure
Integrated solutions: Oscillators with built-in frequency modulation
Automotive-grade reliability: AEC-Q100 qualified components for EVs
AI-driven testing: Machine learning for crystal defect detection