Crystals & Oscillators

About Crystals & Oscillators

Every microcontroller, FPGA, and communication bus depends on a stable clock reference. Crystals and oscillators supply that heartbeat in packages ranging from a 1.6 mm SMD tuning-fork crystal to an oven-controlled OCXO that holds parts-per-billion stability. Engineers evaluate frequency, frequency tolerance, load capacitance, temperature stability, and phase noise. Epson, TXC, NDK, SiTime, and Abracon offer broad lines spanning kHz to GHz. Compare datasheet specs, verify lead times for your target frequency and package, then request a BOM quote.