AVX Launches Lead-Free Crystal Oscillator For Mobile Communications

Myrtle Beach, SC -- AVX Corporation announced that the company now offers an ultra-small crystal oscillator designed for telecommunication systems. Designated the CX-2520SB, the surface mount crystal oscillator contains a ceramic package that offers high reliability with repeatable performance in a compact package.

Resonating at a frequency range of 26 to 60 MHz, the CX-2520SB oscillator provides re-flow compatibility for mobile communications, Bluetooth, and wireless local area network (WLAN) applications. The lead-free, RoHS-conforming oscillator has motional series resistances of 100 Ohm at 26 to 34.999 MHz and 50 Ohm at 35 to 60 MHz with a load capacitance of 8 pF.

"We developed this oscillator with the design engineer in mind," said Kio Ariumi, AVX product manager. "Designers continue to be pushed to miniaturize their products with increased functionality and reliability. With the CX-2520SB oscillator, AVX supports their design efforts in meeting these difficult design requirements."

Measuring 2.5 mm by 2.0 mm (±0.1 mm), the .45 mm (±0.1 mm) thick crystal oscillator has a frequency tolerance of ± 10 ppm at 25° C and an operating temperature range of -30 to 85° C.

Source: AVX Corporation