Compact low-ESR automotive crystal timing devices are 40% smaller

Additions to Murata's XRC family of crystal timing devices are now available in Europe through TTI. Specifically designed for automotive applications, the new products are approximately 40% smaller than the industry norm and measure just 2.5mm x 2mm. Despite the small package, the ESR is 30 -50% lower than that of similar devices currently available on the market. The devices are available with nominal frequencies in the range of 12 - 24MHz and provide a highly-accurate high-quality clock that is required for automotive electronic control units (ECUs). Typically used for in-vehicle networks such as CAN and FlexRay, XRC series devices incorporate a crystal element within a ceramic resonator package structure. The frequency tolerance is typically +/-100pm at 25C and the operating temperature range is -40C up to +125C.