Crystal Oscillator 12 MHz (Microcontroller Clock)


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Crystal Oscillator 12 MHz (Microcontroller Clock) is a precision quartz crystal essential for providing a stable 12 MHz clock source to microcontrollers, digital circuits, and high-precision timing applications.

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Overview: The Essential Component for High-Speed Microcontroller Clocking. The 12 MHz Crystal Oscillator is a cornerstone component in digital electronics, known for its extremely stable and accurate frequency output. This frequency is ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL because it provides the primary, high-speed clock signal that dictates the execution speed and timing precision of many microcontrollers (MCUs, including common AVR and PIC families). Furthermore, 12 MHz is crucial for generating standard communication baud rates (like 9600 or 115200) with minimal error, ensuring reliable data transfer. It is a TRUSTED SOLUTION for ensuring the reliable, synchronized operation of all digital processes.

Description Summary. The Crystal Oscillator 12 MHz (Microcontroller Clock) is a precision quartz crystal essential for providing a stable 12 MHz clock source to microcontrollers, digital circuits, and high-precision timing applications.

Key Technical Specifications (Datasheet Snapshot). - COMPONENT TYPE: Quartz Crystal Resonator.

  • FREQUENCY: 12.000 MEGHERTZ (MHz).

  • ACCURACY: High Precision (Typically $\pm 20 \text{ ppm}$) for reliable timing and communication.

  • OPERATING MODE: Requires connection to a suitable Oscillator Circuit (e.g., internal microcontroller oscillator circuit) and proper external load capacitors.

  • KEY FEATURE: Provides the CORE CLOCK SIGNAL necessary for synchronous digital operation and precise baud rate generation.

  • PACKAGE: Commonly supplied in a small RECTANGULAR metal or cylindrical housing.

Applications: Digital Processing and Communication. This component is expertly suited for: Providing the MAIN CLOCK SOURCE FOR MICROCONTROLLERS, ensuring accurate timing for UART, SPI, AND I2C COMMUNICATION, creating TIMERS AND FREQUENCY REFERENCES, and use in EDUCATIONAL KITS to teach clocking and synchronization.

Projectile Electronics Quality and Trust. We guarantee high-quality 12 MHz crystal oscillators with verified frequency stability, ensuring your microcontrollers execute code and communicate accurately. The 12 MHz crystal is a TRUSTED SOLUTION for digital timing. For any support or technical query, please contact Projectile Electronics at 01779-150816.

Package Includes: 1 × Crystal Oscillator 12 MHz.