IQD 32.768kHz Crystal, SMD, 12.5pF, 8.7mm x 3.7mm

The IQD 32.768kHz Crystal is a low-cost, high-accuracy timing component widely used in applications where precise timekeeping is critical. Designed as a Surface Mount Device (SMD), this crystal offers reliable frequency stability in a compact package, making it a staple component in modern electronic design and miniaturisation.

With a fundamental frequency of 32.768kHz, it is the industry-standard frequency for real-time clocks (RTCs), allowing for simple binary division to achieve a precise one-second pulse. This makes it an indispensable part of digital watches, wearables, smart meters, and any system requiring accurate time or date stamping.

Key Features & Applications

• High Accuracy: Features a frequency tolerance of ±20ppm, ensuring excellent long-term timekeeping accuracy.
• Stable Operation: Functions reliably across a broad operating temperature range from -40°C to +85°C, making it suitable for both consumer and industrial environments.
• Compact SMD Footprint: The small 8.7mm x 3.7mm case size saves valuable board space, ideal for densely populated printed circuit boards.
• Optimised Load: Specified with a 12.5pF load capacitance, allowing for straightforward integration into oscillator circuits with minimal external components.

Whether you are designing a consumer gadget, an IoT sensor node, or industrial control equipment, this crystal provides a dependable and cost-effective timing solution from a trusted manufacturer in frequency control products.