Handbook of Piezoelectric Crystals for Radio Equipment Designers
Abstract
A comprehensive manual of piezoelectric control of radio frequencies is offered. It is directed toward the design of oscillator circuits having optimum operating conditions when employing Military Standard crystal units. Included is a survey of the development of the piezoelectric crystal art; descriptions and characteristics of all crystal elements and mounting methods that have found commercial application; a detailed study of the equivalent circuit characteristics of crystal units ; analyses of basic piezoelectric oscillator principles and of the effects of changes in various circuit parameters, using the Pierce oscillator as a reference circuit; analyses and recommended design procedures for all types of piezoelectric oscillator circuits used, or tested for use, in USAF equipments; schematic diagrams and tables giving actual circuit parameters of all available nonclassified piezoelectric oscillators now being used in USAF equipments; descriptions of all crystal units and crystal holders now being used in USAF equipments, containing references and schematics of circuits employing those crystal units recommended for equipments of new design; a brief discussion of crystal ovens and descriptions of ovens currently available for use with Military Standard crystal units; and a comprehensive index to increase the utility of the handbook as a reference manual. Circuit analyses, derivations of equations, and suggestions for design innovations whose sources are not directly acknowledged have originated with the author and so far as is known have not been specifically confirmed in practice.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1956
- Accession Number
- AD0110448
Entities
People
- John P. Buchanan