Oscillators and Crystals
| ConnectorTrade is an authorized distributor of crystals, resonators and oscillators for clock and timing generation from top manufacturers including IQD, CTS, Abracon, ILSI and SiTime. Shop thousands of crystals and oscillators for all applications, including controlled, MEMS, silicon, and SMD crystal oscillators, and much more. |
 |
An oscillator is a mechanical or electronic device that produces a periodic oscillating output, often a sine wave or a square wave. A crystal is a passive component that also produces a periodic oscillating output but has a narrow frequency passband. Oscillators and crystals are often used together in digital integrated circuits to provide an accurate clock source. Although crystal frequencies can be in the high kilohertz to low megahertz, a phase-locked loop (PLL) can accurately multiply the input frequency into the high MHz and low GHz ranges which are useful in clocking high-speed circuitry. |
Our Top Selling Brands:
 |
CTS Electronic Components was founded in 1896 to meet the demands of the early telephone industry. Initially named Chicago Telephone Supply, CTS evolved from being one of the first manufacturers of telephones to designing and manufacturing a diverse portfolio of products for a variety of industries. Today, CTS provides sensors, actuators, and electronic components to the transportation, industrial, information technology, defense, aerospace, medical, and communications markets.View our CTS inventory |
 |
Abracon is a leading global manufacturer of passive and electromechanical timing, synchronization, power, connectivity and RF solutions. With a broad portfolio of quartz crystals, crystal and MEMS oscillators, real time clocks, power inductors, IoT antennas and more, Abracon supports go-to-market needs by reliably supplying the most advanced components that tackle the toughest design challenges. View our Abracon inventory |
