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Image of Use MEMS-based TCXOs for Precise and Stable Timing in Harsh Environments Use MEMS-based TCXOs for Precise and Stable Timing in Harsh Environments Publish Date: 2026-08-27

Use MEMS for stable, precise timing in a compact form factor for harsh environments.

Image of Use High-Performance Clock Buffers to Preserve Clock-Tree Timing Integrity Use High-Performance Clock Buffers to Preserve Clock-Tree Timing Integrity Publish Date: 2026-07-23

Use high-speed clock buffers to replicate system timing signals while maintaining their integrity and fidelity.

Image of Meet Demanding Connected Consumer Requirements Using Rugged Crystal Units Meet Demanding Connected Consumer Requirements Using Rugged Crystal Units Publish Date: 2026-07-08

Learn how to select crystal units to deliver reliable timing for connected consumer devices operating in harsh environments with tight power budgets.

Image of Build High-Performance AI Servers with Advanced Passive Components Build High-Performance AI Servers with Advanced Passive Components

Murata passives, from MLCCs and power inductors to crystals and thermistors, deliver the power, timing, and thermal integrity AI server boards demand.

Image of Use MultiVolt Automotive Crystal Oscillators for Stable Timing Under Variable Supply Conditions Use MultiVolt Automotive Crystal Oscillators for Stable Timing Under Variable Supply Conditions

Designers have a ready source of automotive-qualified oscillators to meet the rising demand for compact, high-performance devices in today’s cars.

Image of Simplifying Frequency Stability for High-Speed 5G and Data Converter Designs Simplifying Frequency Stability for High-Speed 5G and Data Converter Designs Publish Date: 2026-03-25

Discover how ADI's ADF4382 PLLs with integrated VCOs enhance frequency stability and speed for high-speed data converter and 5G radio designs.

Image of Use Differential Clock Buffers with Ultra-Low Additive Jitter for Precise Timing Architectures Use Differential Clock Buffers with Ultra-Low Additive Jitter for Precise Timing Architectures Publish Date: 2026-01-27

Achieve precise, low-noise clock distribution across multi-domain timing architectures using differential clock buffers with ultra-low additive jitter.

Image of All Your Bytes Are Belong to Us All Your Bytes Are Belong to Us

High-level roadmap for hardware security awareness: threat models, attack complexity, and where to start defending your design.

Image of Design Flexibility with Abracon's AMMLP MEMS Oscillators Design Flexibility with Abracon's AMMLP MEMS Oscillators

Abracon’s AMMLP Series low-power MEMS oscillators provide timing solutions for efficient and reliable performance in diverse applications.

Image of Webinar – Crucial Factors: Designing an Optimized kHz Crystal Circuit Webinar – Crucial Factors: Designing an Optimized kHz Crystal Circuit

Explore the critical parameters and top factors in the selection of kHz crystals including for efficient and reliable circuits.

Image of Selecting Crystals for SPC5 and STM8 Automotive MCUs Selecting Crystals for SPC5 and STM8 Automotive MCUs Publish Date: 2025-06-11

A selection tool helps match clock crystals to SPC5 and STM8 MCUs in the challenging automotive environment to assure timing precision and stability.

Image of The Designer's Guide to Selecting a kHz Crystal The Designer's Guide to Selecting a kHz Crystal Publish Date: 2025-04-24

Circuit designers must understand key factors like frequency stability and load capacitance to choose the right kHz crystal oscillator.

Image of The Relationship Between Wi-Fi 7 and Frequency Control The Relationship Between Wi-Fi 7 and Frequency Control Publish Date: 2024-12-18

Wi-Fi 7, the latest evolution of the wireless technology, depends on technologies that require precise frequency control.

Image of The Future of Driving is Autonomous—See How It Can Be Done Seamlessly and Reliably The Future of Driving is Autonomous—See How It Can Be Done Seamlessly and Reliably Publish Date: 2024-09-27

Enabling autonomous driving with EMI filters, inductors, crystals, and thermistors ensures smooth and reliable operation.

Image of Precision at Play: The Power of Frequency Control in Wireless Sensor Networks Precision at Play: The Power of Frequency Control in Wireless Sensor Networks

Wireless sensor networks depend on precise frequency control for seamless data transmission. Frequency control components ensure accurate communication.

DS1302 Real-Time Clock Module: A Reliable Timekeeping Solution DS1302 Real-Time Clock Module: A Reliable Timekeeping Solution

Discover how the DS1302 Real-Time Clock module ensures reliable timekeeping for your projects.

Image of How Frequency Control Ensures Reliable, Secure UWB Applications How Frequency Control Ensures Reliable, Secure UWB Applications Publish Date: 2024-07-17

UWB operates at a very high frequency and facilitates attributes like spatial audio, smart home integration and contactless payment systems.

Unveiling the Quartz Crystal: The Intricate Dance of Atoms Unveiling the Quartz Crystal: The Intricate Dance of Atoms

Discover the science of Quartz's piezoelectricity. See how precise dimensions define its impact in electronic circuits.

Image of Understand and Minimize the Impact of Jitter on High-Speed Links Understand and Minimize the Impact of Jitter on High-Speed Links Publish Date: 2023-12-21

Designers of high-speed links can apply a unique crystal oscillator design from Abracon that yields jitter of under 100 fs.

Robotics Education: The Basics Robotics Education: The Basics

Explore how Science Olympiad cultivates the engineers of tomorrow. Dive into the realm of STEM education and its vital role in shaping young talents.