Introduction to Quartz Crystals

This course provides a detailed overview of piezoelectric effect, resonator structures, cuts, vibration modes and overtones. (Oct 2022)

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About this course

This course provides a detailed overview of piezoelectric effect, resonator structures, cuts, vibration modes and overtones.  There will also be a comparison between AT and SC cut crystals for frequency vs temperature performance.  Finally, it explains how quartz is used to become a resonator and how the resonators are implemented into designs.

Curriculum21 min

  • Syllabus
  • Introduction 1 min
  • Mechanical Basics of a Crystal 6 min
  • Modes of a Crystal 4 min
  • Crystal Cuts 4 min
  • AT Cut vs SC Cut Comparison 1 min
  • Questions and Answers
  • Where Are Crystals Used? 1 min
  • How is a Quartz Crystal Created? 1 min
  • Why 4 Mechanical Connections? 1 min
  • What Does Swept Quartz Mean? 1 min
  • How Much Does a Quartz Crystal Deflect? 1 min
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About this course

This course provides a detailed overview of piezoelectric effect, resonator structures, cuts, vibration modes and overtones.  There will also be a comparison between AT and SC cut crystals for frequency vs temperature performance.  Finally, it explains how quartz is used to become a resonator and how the resonators are implemented into designs.

Curriculum21 min

  • Syllabus
  • Introduction 1 min
  • Mechanical Basics of a Crystal 6 min
  • Modes of a Crystal 4 min
  • Crystal Cuts 4 min
  • AT Cut vs SC Cut Comparison 1 min
  • Questions and Answers
  • Where Are Crystals Used? 1 min
  • How is a Quartz Crystal Created? 1 min
  • Why 4 Mechanical Connections? 1 min
  • What Does Swept Quartz Mean? 1 min
  • How Much Does a Quartz Crystal Deflect? 1 min
  • Your Feedback
  • We need Your Feedback!