This article explains the role of quartz crystals in electronics, detailing how they generate precise frequencies using the piezoelectric effect. It covers key parameters like resonant frequency, load capacitance, and stability, along with common packaging types (through-hole, SMD, ceramic, and meta... read more

This article compares AT-cut and SC-cut quartz crystals for Oven-Controlled Crystal Oscillators (OCXOs), helping engineers choose the best option based on stability, phase noise, aging, and cost. AT-cut crystals offer moderate performance at a lower cost, ideal for telecom, GPS, and consumer electro... read more