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8MHz Crystal Oscillator (HC-49S Low Profile)
Part no.GH₵6.00
Ensure precise timing and stable frequency generation in your electronic circuits with this 8MHz Crystal Oscillator. Housed in a standard, durable metal HC-49S package, this passive quartz crystal serves as a highly reliable clock source for microcontrollers, embedded systems, and DIY electronics projects. Whether you are prototyping on a breadboard or assembling a custom printed circuit board (PC
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Overview
8MHz Crystal Oscillator (HC-49S Low Profile)
Ensure precise timing and stable frequency generation in your electronic circuits with this 8MHz Crystal Oscillator. Housed in a standard, durable metal HC-49S package, this passive quartz crystal serves as a highly reliable clock source for microcontrollers, embedded systems, and DIY electronics projects.
Whether you are prototyping on a breadboard or assembling a custom printed circuit board (PCB), this through-hole crystal provides the high stability, low power consumption, and consistency required for smooth digital operation.
Key Features
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Precise Frequency: Generates a highly accurate and stable 8.000 MHz clock signal.
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Standard HC-49S Package: Compact, low-profile metal can package designed for efficient board layout and heat dissipation.
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Through-Hole Design (DIP): Standard 2-pin leads make it breadboard-friendly and easy to solder directly onto prototype or production PCBs.
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High Frequency Stability: Delivers low frequency tolerance and minimal drift across temperature variations, ensuring reliable performance in continuous operations.
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Broad Compatibility: Ideal for driving clock signals on popular microcontroller platforms including AVR (Atmega), PIC, ARM, STM32, and custom Arduino setups.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value / Specification |
| Frequency | 8.000 MHz |
| Package Type | HC-49S (Low-Profile Through-Hole) |
| Pin Count | 2 Pins |
| Mounting Type | Through-Hole (DIP) |
| Frequency Tolerance | ±20 ppm (typical) |
| Frequency Stability | ±30 ppm (typical) |
| Load Capacitance ($C_L$) | 20 pF (standard) |
| Equivalent Series Resistance (ESR) | < 80 $\Omega$ |
| Operating Temperature Range | -20°C to +70°C |
| Body Material | Hermetically sealed metal case |
Common Applications
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Microcontroller Clocking: Providing external clock signals to microcontrollers like ATmega328P, PIC16F/18F series, and STM32 boards.
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Embedded & IoT Devices: Clock sources for sensors, wireless communication modules, and data logging hardware.
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Communication Systems: Timing reference for UART, SPI, and CAN bus protocols requiring accurate baud rate generation.
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Consumer Electronics: Digital clocks, timers, audio equipment, and home automation systems.
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DIY & Prototyping: Breadboard-friendly design perfect for electronics hobbyists, students, and makers.
Note: This component is a passive crystal resonator. It requires an external oscillator circuit (typically built into microcontrollers) and load capacitors to generate a square wave clock signal.
What’s Included
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1x 8MHz Quartz Crystal Oscillator (HC-49S Package)
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