TDK Ceramic Resonators 4

Ceramic resonators are electronic components that are used to generate stable and precise frequency signals for various applications. They are small, compact, and easy to use, making them a popular choice in many electronic devices and systems.

Ceramic resonators consist of a ceramic disk that is coated with metal electrodes on both sides. The disk is designed to vibrate at a specific frequency when an AC voltage is applied across the electrodes. The resonance frequency is determined by the dimensions of the disk and the properties of the ceramic material, which have a high Q-factor and temperature stability.

Ceramic resonators are used in a wide range of applications, such as clocks, timers, sensors, and remote controls. They offer several advantages over other types of resonators, such as quartz crystal resonators, including lower cost, smaller size, and simpler circuit design.

Ceramic resonators come in different frequencies, ranging from a few kilohertz to several megahertz, and they are available in various packages, including through-hole and surface-mount. They are also available in different tolerances and stability levels, depending on the application and the required performance.