TXC 32.768kHz SMD Crystal, 12.5pF, 3.2mm x 1.5mm

The TXC 32.768kHz SMD Crystal is a high-precision timing component essential for maintaining accurate clock functions in a wide range of modern electronic devices. Designed with a ceramic surface mount package, it offers excellent stability and reliability for compact circuit board designs. This crystal oscillator is a fundamental part of real-time clock (RTC) modules, ensuring your devices keep accurate time even when powered down.

With a nominal frequency of 32.768kHz, this component is the industry standard for timekeeping circuits. Its tight frequency tolerance of ±20ppm (parts per million) guarantees minimal deviation, providing the consistent timing pulses required for dependable operation. The specified load capacitance of 12.5pF is a critical parameter for designers to match in their oscillator circuitry to achieve optimal performance and frequency accuracy.

Key Applications

This SMD crystal is engineered for use in space-constrained, portable electronics where reliable timing is non-negotiable. Its primary applications include:

• Mobile Phones: Providing the base timing for the device's real-time clock and system timing functions.
• Notebooks/Laptops: Ensuring accurate timekeeping for the system BIOS and power management functions.
• Digital Still Cameras (DSC): Maintaining correct time and date stamps for photographs.

Robust Performance

Built to perform in demanding environments, the crystal operates reliably across a broad temperature range from -40°C to +85°C. This makes it suitable for consumer electronics that may be used in various climates and conditions. The compact SMD footprint measures just 3.2mm x 1.5mm, allowing for high-density PCB layouts and contributing to the miniaturisation of end products. As a core component from the TXC 9HT10 product range, you are selecting a part designed for mass production and consistent quality.