New 2.6” BNC Housing Kit
This 2.6” BNC Housing Kit is available in gold-plated brass center pin with nickel-plated brass body. The kit is enclosed for enhanced durability and easy integration. It features tooling dimple, […]
Voltage Controlled Oscillator
The new CVCO55CCN-0795-0805 voltage controlled oscillator (VCO) operates from 795 to 805 MHz with a control voltage range of 0.5 ~4.5V. This VCO features a typical phase noise of -123 […]
Pierce-Gate Crystal Oscillator, a Revisit
by Ramon M. Cerda, Crystek Corporation The Pierce-Gate topology shown in Figure 1 is the most ubiquitous circuit for quartz crystal oscillators. It is simple and elegant with its low […]
The Monopoly of Quartz
by Ramon M. Cerda, VP of Engineering Crystek Corporation Quartz-based oscillators (crystal oscillators) have a virtual monopoly in the electronic industry as the premier frequency-control source of choice. This monopoly goes back […]