• Choosing Between AT-Cut and SC-Cut Crystals for OCXOs

    Choosing Between AT-Cut and SC-Cut Crystals for OCXOs

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    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

  • Radiation effects on crystals and oscillators

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    Radiation, especially high-level radiation, has a significant impact on the performance of crystals and oscillators. Ionizing radiation causes atomic ionization, while non-ionizing radiation affects electronic components through heating effects. Radiation can trigger crystal displacement damage, ion... read more

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