Epson FA-128 32MHz SMD Crystal 8pF 2.0 x 1.6 mm

The Epson FA-128 32MHz SMD Crystal is an ultra-miniature, low-profile surface-mount crystal with a nominal frequency of 32MHz and an 8pF load capacitance, designed for precision timing in compact electronic designs.

Overview

The FA-128 has a frequency tolerance of ±10ppm, making it suitable for critical clock generation and signal processing applications. It operates in fundamental mode and has a low equivalent series resistance (ESR) of 60Ω, supporting stable performance with minimal power loss. Its maximum ageing characteristic is ±1ppm per year, helping to maintain consistent frequency output over the product's lifespan.

Key Features

• Compact footprint of 2.0 mm x 1.6 mm
• Profile height of 0.5 mm
• Load capacitance of 8pF for tuning the accompanying oscillator circuit
• Nominal frequency of 32MHz with ±10ppm tolerance
• Maximum ageing of ±1ppm per year
• Surface-mount device (SMD) package

Applications

The compact size makes this crystal well suited to space-constrained PCB layouts in modern consumer electronics and communication devices. Typical application areas include:

• Communications and networking equipment, such as routers, switches, modems and network infrastructure
• Consumer electronics, including smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, digital cameras and audio/video equipment
• Clock timing circuits, providing a reference clock for microcontrollers, FPGAs, CPUs and real-time clocks (RTCs)
• Wireless devices, including Bluetooth modules, Wi-Fi chipsets, RF transceivers and IoT sensors requiring accurate frequency control
• Automotive electronics, including in-vehicle infotainment systems, telematics and engine control units

Designers should note that the 8pF load capacitance is specified so that the accompanying oscillator circuit can be tuned correctly. Choose the Epson FA-128 32MHz SMD Crystal when a compact, 32MHz surface-mount timing crystal is required for space-constrained designs.