Abracon ABM3B 16 MHz SMD Crystal 5 mm x 3.2 mm 18pF

The Abracon ABM3B 16 MHz SMD Crystal is a surface-mount crystal with an 18 pF load capacitance, designed for PCB-based clock and timing circuits.

Overview

This crystal is housed in a compact 5 mm x 3.2 mm x 1.1 mm SMD package with a ceramic body and metal lid. It operates in fundamental mode and offers a specified frequency tolerance of ±20 ppm and stability of ±50 ppm. Its specified load capacitance of 18 pF supports compatibility with a range of microcontroller and IC clock inputs, which makes it suitable for digital systems that require accurate timing.

Key Features

• Fundamental frequency of 16 MHz
• Frequency tolerance of ±20 ppm and stability of ±50 ppm
• Load capacitance of 18 pF
• Four-pin SMD configuration for a secure mechanical and electrical connection on the PCB
• Suitable for reflow soldering profiles and seam sealing

Electrical Characteristics

• Maximum equivalent series resistance (ESR) of 50 Ω
• Maximum shunt capacitance of 7 pF
• Maximum drive level of 100 µW
• Minimum insulation resistance of 500 MΩ at 100 VDC

The crystal has an operating temperature range from -20 °C to 70 °C, allowing deployment in environments ranging from portable consumer devices to industrial equipment. Its construction supports automated assembly processes.

Applications

• Communications networking, including routers, switches, and network interface cards
• Portable and wireless devices, including smartphones, pagers, wearables, and IoT modules
• Test and measurement equipment, including oscilloscopes, signal generators, and analysers
• Computing hardware, including PCMCIA cards and embedded systems

Choose the Abracon ABM3B 16 MHz SMD Crystal when a compact surface-mount timing component with an 18 pF load capacitance is required for PCB designs.