Shop Arrow.com to find products from industry-leading crystal manufacturers that best fit your project’s needs. What is a crystal in electronics?A crystal is a material that is composed of particles arranged in a structured pattern. When energy is applied to a crystal, it causes the crystal to resonate at a specific frequency called the resonant frequency. The resonant frequency is determined by the type of crystal used, the way it is cut, and the energy applied. How Crystal Oscillators WorkCrystal oscillators are a type of electrical oscillators made through the piezoelectric effect, which is the relationship between mechanical stress and electrical potential. Applying an electrical pulse to a crystal causes electrical stress that induces a brief vibration. Sustained resonance can be obtained by amplifying the resulting electrical signal and feeding it back into the crystal. This process results in a crystal oscillator that is extremely stable and temperature independent. Quartz is the most common crystal type in stock, and come in a variety of frequency options, including 10.7 MHz crystals, 16 MHz, 27 MHz, and 9 MHz crystals. 더 읽기 읽기 안 함