16 MHz Crystal Oscillator – High Stability Quartz Crystal
A 16 MHz crystal is a passive electronic component that provides a precise 16 million cycles per second (16 MHz) frequency reference. It’s commonly used with microcontrollers (e.g., ATmega328P in Arduino Uno) and other digital circuits for clock generation. High-quality 16 MHz quartz crystal oscillator for stable clock generation in Arduino boards, ATmega microcontrollers, and embedded systems.
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Detailed Description:
The 16 MHz crystal oscillator is a high-precision passive timing component used to provide a stable clock signal to microcontrollers and digital circuits. It is widely used in Arduino Uno, Nano, Pro Mini, and other AVR-based boards using the ATmega328P or similar chips.
This crystal has a nominal frequency of 16.000 MHz and comes in a standard 2-pin metal can package (HC-49S). It offers tight frequency tolerance, low temperature drift, and excellent aging characteristics, making it ideal for time-sensitive applications and reliable clock sources.
Key Features:
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Stable 16.000 MHz frequency
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Standard HC-49S 2-pin through-hole package
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Compatible with Arduino Uno, Nano, Pro Mini, ATmega328P
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High precision and low frequency deviation
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Wide operating temperature range
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Long-term frequency stability
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Low cost and compact design
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Requires load capacitors for oscillator circuits (typically 22pF)
Technical Specifications:
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 16 MHz |
| Tolerance | ±20 ppm (typical) |
| Load Capacitance | 18–22 pF |
| Package Type | HC-49S (through-hole) |
| Operating Temperature | -20°C to +70°C |
| Equivalent Series Resistance (ESR) | <50 Ω |
| Aging | <±5 ppm/year (typical) |
| Applications | Microcontroller clock, digital timing |
How to Use:
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Place the 16 MHz crystal across XTAL1 and XTAL2 pins of a microcontroller (e.g., ATmega328P)
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Add two 22pF ceramic capacitors from each crystal pin to GND
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Supply power to the microcontroller; it will now operate with a precise external clock
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Ensure correct fuse settings (in AVR) for external crystal mode
Applications:
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Arduino Uno, Nano, Pro Mini boards
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ATmega328P and ATmega2560 microcontrollers
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Timers and digital clocks
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Serial communication synchronization
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AVR, PIC, STM32-based embedded projects
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General-purpose digital circuit timing
Package Includes:
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1 × 16 MHz Crystal Oscillator – HC-49S Package
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