Crystal Oscillator 16 MHz (Microcontroller Clock)


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Crystal Oscillator 16 MHz (Microcontroller Clock) is a precision quartz crystal essential for providing a stable 16 MHz clock source to microcontrollers, digital circuits, and high-speed timing applications.

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Overview: The Essential Component for High-Speed Microcontroller Clocking. The 16 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 popular microcontrollers (including the standard Arduino Uno and Mega). It is a TRUSTED SOLUTION for ensuring the reliable, synchronized operation of all digital processes, communications (like UART/SPI), and timing loops within your circuit.

Description Summary. The Crystal Oscillator 16 MHz (Microcontroller Clock) is a precision quartz crystal essential for providing a stable 16 MHz clock source to microcontrollers, digital circuits, and high-speed timing applications.

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

  • FREQUENCY: 16.000 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 ARDUINO and other microcontrollers, ensuring accurate timing for UART, SPI, AND I2C COMMUNICATION, creating HIGH-RESOLUTION TIMERS AND FREQUENCY REFERENCES, and use in EDUCATIONAL KITS to teach clocking and synchronization.

Projectile Electronics Quality and Trust. We guarantee high-quality 16 MHz crystal oscillators with verified frequency stability, ensuring your microcontrollers execute code and communicate accurately. The 16 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 16 MHz.