ABRACON ABM8G SMD Crystal, 30ppm, 18pF - 16MHz 6mm x 3.5mm

The ABRACON ABM8G series is a range of ultra-miniature, ceramic glass-sealed SMD crystal oscillators, engineered for high-reliability electronic applications. These components are characterised by their exceptionally compact footprint and low-profile design, making them ideally suited for modern, space-constrained, and thin equipment such as wearable technology, smartphones, and compact IoT devices. The robust glass-sealed package ensures outstanding performance integrity, providing exceptional resistance to environmental factors and enabling stable operation across a wide temperature range.

A key advantage of this crystal series is its high reliability and capability for high-temperature operation, which is critical for demanding industrial environments. The devices offer tight frequency tolerance and excellent long-term stability, with minimal ageing characteristics to ensure consistent timing performance over the product's lifespan. They are fully compatible with infrared (IR) reflow soldering processes, facilitating efficient, high-volume assembly on printed circuit boards (PCBs). This compatibility with standard surface-mount technology (SMT) lines streamlines manufacturing and reduces production costs.

Technical Performance & Specifications

Designed for precision, these crystals provide a stable frequency source with low phase noise, which is essential for maintaining signal integrity in communication systems. The high insulation resistance contributes to overall circuit reliability. Their versatility makes them a fundamental component in creating accurate clock signals for microcontrollers, digital signal processors, and communication interfaces.

Primary Applications

These SMD crystals are widely utilised across advanced technology sectors. They are indispensable in communications and networking infrastructure, including routers, switches, and modems, where precise timing is paramount. In the

Variant Details

• Size: 16MHz 6mm x 3.5mm