Quartz crystals are used in a wide range of electronic applications where timing is a fundamental parameter. Owing to the high 'Q' factor of quartz, these crystals can deliver accurate and relatively stable timing signals to a wide range of low-frequency applications. One of the most common crystals used is the 32.768 kHz watch crystal, known for its superior performance in time-keeping and clock applications typically in internal microprocessors in laptops, mobile or cell phones, GPS devices, and virtually any device requiring accurate timekeeping, including real-time clocks (RTC), test and measurement equipment and battery powered applications.
IQD offers both types of 32.768 kHz crystals: ‘tuning fork’ and AT cut, for applications demanding high stability. While watch crystals are commonly chosen for electronic designs, we also offer a broader spectrum of frequency options in the quartz crystal range.
Key features of our kHz quartz crystal product portfolio include a miniature package size of 1.2 x 1.0 mm, low tolerances down to ±10ppm, wide operating temperature options, low-height specifications, high shock resistance, and minimal ageing. These crystals are available in both SMD and legacy THT packages. Additionally, IQD can offer made-to-order and customizable product options.
IQD is also a global distribution partner for Statek Corporation’s highly specialised photolithographic process based quartz crystals and oscillators that offer very high environmental performance.
High environmental specifications, low height, customisable designs, high temperature, tight stability options.
CFPX-217 – Industry standard product, low-height SMD, 3.2 x 1.5 mm – Recent applications include: remote recording and transmission of data, data analyser, drinks dispensers, EV chargers, RTCs, room climate control panels, anti-theft IoT sensors, Wi-Fi enabled smart locks, smoke alarms
CFPX-217 Auto – Industry standard, SMD AEC-Q200 qualified, 3.2 x 1.5 mm – Recent applications include: Battery management systems, Dashcam DVR, GPS modules, In-car entertainment systems, Taxi-meters, Telematics control units
IQXC-25 – Industry standard, Low height SMD, 2.0 x 1.2 mm – Recent applications include: Wearable devices, RTCs
85SMX – Industry standard, SMD, 8.7 x 3.7 mm – Recent applications include: Smart metering devices, RTCs
For more information about any of our parts or for help with your design-in, you can contact our Sales Team, Application Support or Engineering on +44 (0) 1460 270200, or click Contact Us below to submit your enquiry.
