CTS has expanded its frequency control portfolio with the TSX crystal series, a compact crystal solution with an integrated thermistor designed to provide real-time temperature feedback directly from within the crystal package.

By integrating the thermistor directly into the crystal package, the TSX series gives designers access to temperature information at the source. This close physical integration supports improved temperature tracking while helping minimize board-level complexity in systems that rely on temperature-based frequency compensation.

“The TSX crystal represents an important addition to the CTS frequency control portfolio. By integrating a thermistor directly into the crystal package, we are enabling designers to access precise temperature information at the source, supporting improved frequency stability in space constrained and performance driven applications.”

Angelo Assimakopoulos, Vice President of Sales at CTS

Temperature Feedback at the Crystal Package

The TSX series is designed to provide real-time temperature feedback with excellent thermal coupling to the crystal element. This supports more accurate frequency compensation across a wide operating temperature range and helps designers address applications where compact size and stable frequency performance are important.

The close physical integration of the thermistor and crystal enables fast thermal response and improved correlation between temperature measurement and crystal behavior. This can be an advantage for systems that implement active temperature-based frequency compensation.

Key Features and Benefits

Technical Capabilities

The TSX crystal series supports a broad frequency range with tolerance and stability options suited for designs requiring miniaturization, reliable thermal sensing, and stable frequency performance.

Applications

The TSX crystal with thermistor is designed to support a wide range of applications where compact frequency control, temperature feedback, and stable performance are required.

Telecommunications

Base stations and mobile devices requiring stable frequency performance.

Consumer Electronics

Smartphones and wearable devices with compact design requirements.

Automotive

Infotainment systems and electronic control units requiring reliable components.

Industrial Instrumentation

Measurement and instrumentation systems that benefit from temperature feedback.

Medical Devices

Compact electronics where stable frequency performance and reliability are important.

Network Synchronization

Routers, switches, and network systems using precise timing references.