01.06.2021
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Does Size Matter? Effects of miniaturisation on the PCB

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Does the size of quartz crystal affect decisions on the circuit board?

With the drive towards miniaturisation, how does the size of quartz crystal or frequency products affect decisions on the circuit board?  In this video, discover more about:

  • Crystal Basics
  • Equivalent Circuit of a Crystal
  • Pierce Oscillation & Load Capacitance
  • Trim Sensitivity
  • Frequency Deviation
  • Crystal ESR 
  • Negative Resistance Ratio / Safety Factor
  • Measurement of Negative Resistance 
  • Negative Resistance vs Load Capacitance
  • Frequency Deviation Bigger vs Smaller Parts
  • General Design Recommendations - Load Capacitance
  • General Design Recommendations - Rs
  • General Design Recommendations - Drive Level
  • Problem Designing Smaller Crystals
  • Q & A

This video presentation was created with thanks to Sarah Moschuez in collaboration with Würth Elektronik and offers valuable advice regarding crystal downsizing.

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