8Y-20.000MAAJ-T

Crystals Overview

The 8Y-20.000MAAJ-T is a standard quartz crystal manufactured by TXC Corporation, designed for surface-mount applications. It operates at a fundamental frequency of 20 MHz with a load capacitance of 18 pF and a frequency tolerance of ±30 ppm. The component supports a base oscillation mode and features an equivalent series resistance (ESR) of 50 Ohms. It is rated for an operating temperature range from -20°C to +70°C. The device utilizes a 2-SMD, no-lead package configuration, suitable for automated assembly processes in electronic circuits requiring precise timing signals.

Crystals Feature Summary

• Surface-mount quartz crystal design for compact circuit integration
• Fundamental mode operation ensuring stable frequency generation
• Compliant with RoHS standards for environmental safety

Crystals Applications

• General-purpose digital clock signal generation
• Microcontroller system timing references
• Consumer electronics internal clock sources

Crystals Procurement Notes

Verify the specific package dimensions and soldering profile requirements against your PCB layout guidelines before procurement. Confirm that the operating temperature range of -20°C to +70°C aligns with your product's environmental specifications. Ensure compatibility with the target load capacitance of 18 pF in your oscillator circuit design to maintain the specified frequency accuracy.

Crystals Selection Notes

Select this component when a 20 MHz surface-mount crystal is required for general industrial or consumer applications within the specified temperature limits. Consider the ±30 ppm tolerance and 18 pF load capacitance as critical parameters for circuit matching. Evaluate alternative packages if space constraints differ from the standard SMD footprint provided in the datasheet.

Crystals Part Context

This part belongs to TXC Corporation's line of standard quartz crystals, which are widely used in timing applications. The 8Y series represents a specific family of surface-mount devices optimized for reliability and performance in mass-produced electronics. It serves as a foundational timing element for various digital systems requiring stable clock frequencies.

Crystals Replacement Considerations

Public confirmed substitute part numbers are not available in the provided documentation.