10 MHz Crystal Oscillator – 10MHz Quartz Crystal, ±30ppm, 20pF Load, 2-Pin DIP

The 10 MHz Quartz Crystal is a passive frequency-control component used with an appropriate oscillator circuit to establish a stable 10 MHz clock or reference frequency. Unlike a complete powered oscillator module, a bare crystal requires an external oscillator circuit or a compatible oscillator input circuit to operate.

Its 2-pin through-hole package makes it convenient for breadboard prototyping, PCB assembly, microcontroller projects, and other electronics applications. The specified 20pF load capacitance should be considered when selecting the external oscillator capacitors and designing the circuit.

Features

• Nominal frequency of 10 MHz.
• Frequency tolerance of ±30ppm.
• Frequency stability specified as ±20ppm.
• 20pF load capacitance.
• 2-pin through-hole/DIP-style package.
• Approximate component size of 26 × 11 × 4mm.
• Approximately 13mm pin length.
• Suitable for oscillator and clock-generation circuits.
• Easy to use in through-hole electronics prototypes.

Applications

• Microcontroller clock circuits.
• Digital logic timing circuits.
• Frequency reference circuits.
• Counters and timers.
• Communication electronics.
• Embedded system prototypes.
• Signal-generation circuits.
• DIY electronics and educational projects.
• PCB and breadboard prototyping.

How to Use

1. Connect the crystal to a suitable oscillator circuit or a microcontroller's crystal oscillator pins.
2. Use the recommended external load capacitors according to the oscillator circuit and the crystal's load-capacitance specification.
3. Keep crystal connections short to reduce unwanted noise and stray capacitance.
4. Place the crystal close to the oscillator pins when designing a PCB.
5. Verify the oscillator circuit's required frequency and electrical characteristics before installation.

Important Notes

• This is a crystal resonator, not a complete powered oscillator module. It does not generate a clock signal by itself without a suitable oscillator circuit.
• The 20pF value is the specified load capacitance, not necessarily the value of each external capacitor.
• Frequency tolerance and stability are different specifications and should not be treated as identical.
• Actual oscillator accuracy can also depend on the oscillator circuit, PCB layout, temperature, load capacitance, and other circuit conditions.
• Crystal pins are generally non-polarized.
• Handle the component carefully during insertion and soldering.
• Dimensions are approximate and may have minor variation.

Package Includes

• 1 × 10 MHz Crystal Oscillator / Quartz Crystal