Quartz Crystal Resonators and Oscillators for Frequency Control and Timing Applications - A Tutorial. Version 8.5 (CD-ROM)

ELECTRONIC FILE CHARACTERISTICS: 5 files; text and video; MS PowerPoint and AVI video clip. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: 1 computer laser optical disc; 4 3/4 in.; 15 MB. SYSTEMS DETAIL NOTE: IBM-clone PC-compatible. ABSTRACT: Subjects covered include: applications of oscillators and clocks; types of oscillators (quartz and atomic); resonator properties; quartz growing, sweeping, and properties; Q and its significance; resonator and oscillator stability, including aging, noise (phase noise, Allan deviation), frequency-temperature characteristics, drive level effect, acceleration/shock sensitivity, frequency jumps, radiation effects; atomic frequency standards; comparison of the major oscillator types; oscillator specification and selection guidelines; time and timekeeping, including clock errors, relativistic time corrections, time transfer, time and frequency subsystem; and other applications of quartz resonators, e.g., in sensors. The goal of this document is to assist in presenting to the nonspecialist the most frequently encountered concepts in frequency control and timing. The document originated as a set of lecture handouts. The presentation visuals (overhead slides) now include notes and references to source materials and to further reading.
This report is a revision of Technical Report SLCET-TR-88-1 (Rev. 8.0) same title. dated September 1997, ADA328-861. The earlier editions were printed. The current edition is published electronically only. It is a PowerPoint document with notes.