MT9040
Data Sheet
MT9040
OSCi
1MΩ
20MHz
56pF
39pF 3-50pF
OSCo
100Ω
1uH
1uH inductor: may improve stability and is optional
Figure 6 - Crystal Oscillator Circuit
The accuracy of a crystal oscillator depends on the crystal tolerance as well as the load capacitance tolerance.
Typically, for a 20MHz crystal specified with a 32pF load capacitance, each 1pF change in load capacitance
contributes approximately 9ppm to the frequency deviation. Consequently, capacitor tolerances, and stray
capacitances have a major effect on the accuracy of the oscillator frequency.
The trimmer capacitor shown in Figure 6 may be used to compensate for capacitive effects. If accuracy is not a
concern, then the trimmer may be removed, the 39pF capacitor may be increased to 56pF, and a wider tolerance
crystal may be substituted.
The crystal should be a fundamental mode type - not an overtone. The fundamental mode crystal permits a simpler
oscillator circuit with no additional filter components and is less likely to generate spurious responses. The crystal
specification is as follows.
Frequency:
20MHz
Tolerance:
As required
Oscillation Mode:
Fundamental
Resonance Mode:
Parallel
Load Capacitance:
32pF
Maximum Series Resistance:
35Ω
Approximate Drive Level:
1mW
e.g., R1B23B32-20.0MHz
(20ppm absolute, ±6ppm 0C to 50C, 32pF, 25Ω)
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