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The Quiz question is: How load capacittors are calculated for crystal resonator which operates in serirs resonance?
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Feb 25, 2016 @ 22:02:59
It depends on the Load Capacitance of the Crystal to be used (CL) and the stray capacitance (Cs) of the PCB. Basically the series capacitance of the capacitors (C1 and C2) plus the stray capacitance must be equal to the Load Capacitance of the used crystal. So:
CL = (C1*C2)/(C1+C2) + Cs
So usually C1 and C2 are slightly lower than double CL.
Feb 26, 2016 @ 07:09:34
In series you dont use load caps.
Feb 26, 2016 @ 13:57:14
As per my knowledge, load capacitance is not defined for crystal resonator operating in series. It is taken as zero
Feb 26, 2016 @ 14:09:12
Load capacitor is not used in series resonant crystals
Feb 26, 2016 @ 23:24:04
CL: load capacitance crystal
CI: capacitance of uC port
CP: capacitance of PCB wire
C1,2 = 2x (CL – CI – CP)
Feb 27, 2016 @ 12:55:04
@Alex: That what I’ve seen in atmels SAM3S datasheets!
C = 2x (CL – CI – CP)
CP is mostly between 1 and 2 pF.
CI is somethimes not specified (p.e. old freescales).
PRO-TIPP: Use coolant spray (CRC 75) and a heatgun and test,test,test!
A few years ago I had a pcb which only works correctly in the summer month.. and I had used NPOs for the crystal!
Feb 29, 2016 @ 15:35:25
Hi, load capacitor is not used
Feb 29, 2016 @ 15:38:53
Hi, load capacitor is not used
Mar 01, 2016 @ 08:25:35
For a series resonant circuit a load capacitor is not needed.
Mar 02, 2016 @ 11:27:34
Good morning, so… the winner is ???
Mar 02, 2016 @ 12:09:04