Ceramic resonators use the mechanical resonance of piezoelectric ceramics. (Generally, lead zirconium titanate: PZT.) The oscillation mode varies with resonant frequency. The table on the right shows this relationship. As a resonator device, quartz crystal is well-known. RC oscillation circuits and LC oscillation circuits are also used to produce electrical resonance. The following are the characteristics of CERALOCK®. ① High stability of oscillation frequency Oscillation frequency stability is between that of the quartz crystal and LC or RC oscillation circuits. The temperature coefficient of quartz crystal is 10–6/°C maximum and approximately 10–3 to 10–4/°C for LC or RC oscillation circuits. Compared with these, it is 10–5/°C at –20 to +80°C for ceramic resonators. ② Small configuration and light weight The ceramic resonator is half the size of popular quartz crystals. ③ Low price, non-adjustment CERALOCK® is mass produced, resulting in low cost and high stability. Unlike RC or LC circuits, ceramic resonators use mechanical resonance. This means it is not basically affected by external circuits or by the fluctuation of the supply voltage. Highly stable oscillation circuits can therefore be made without the need of adjustment. The table briefly describes the characteristics of various oscillator elements.
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