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Temperature-controlled crystal oscillating unit and crystal oscillator

US8558629B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 2, 2011
Grant dateOct 15, 2013
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Expiry dateJan 17, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03L1/04
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A temperature-controlled crystal oscillating unit and oscillator are provided, which can stabilize an output frequency thereof, have firmness against shock of falling etc., and are suitable for miniaturization and mass production. A crystal blank for the temperature-controlled crystal oscillating unit is formed by an inner region which is an oscillating plate; an outer region which surrounds the periphery of the inner region; and a connection portion which connects the inner region with the outer region. Electrodes are formed on two surfaces of the inner region, and a heater and a temperature sensor are disposed to surround the periphery of the electrode on one surface of the inner region where the electrode is formed thereon. The electrodes, the heater and the temperature sensor are respectively connected with terminals on the outer region by leads. A contact area between the temperature sensor and a crystal is increased.

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