Terminology / Oscillators

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OCXO: PPM vs. PPB vs. PPS Explained

Understand the specifications of Oven Controlled Crystal Oscillators (OCXOs) in terms of parts per million (ppm), parts per billion (ppb), and pulses per second (pps).

ocxo oscillator frequency stability

Oscillator Types: Wein Bridge, Colpitts, Clapp, Hartley, and Crystal

Explore different oscillator types including Wein Bridge, Colpitts, Clapp, Hartley, and crystal oscillators. Learn about their circuits and frequency equations.

oscillator circuit frequency

What is Barkhausen Criteria: Loop Gain & Phase Shift

Understand the Barkhausen criteria for oscillation: loop gain, phase shift, and the differences between the first and second criteria.

oscillator loop gain phase shift

What is OCXO G-Sensitivity: Acceleration Sensitivity

Learn about OCXO G-sensitivity, its definition, formula, units of measurement, and relationship to crystal types. Also known as Acceleration Sensitivity.

ocxo oscillator g-sensitivity

What is Quartz: Properties, Parameters & Applications

Explore quartz properties, piezoelectric effects, crystal parameters (Q-factor, resonance), manufacturing, and applications in oscillators.

quartz crystal oscillator resonance