GLOSSARY
MONOLITHIC CRYSTAL FILTERS
2520 size This indicates the outside dimensions of the product. 2520 size indicates a product sized 2.5 by 2.0 in mm, and 3225 size indicates a product sized 3.2 by 2.5 in mm.
Attenuation Bandwidth Frequency interval at which relative attenuation is guaranteed to be equal to or less than a given value, A2.
Combined Capacitance Capacitance of the connection between elements for 4 pole filter.
Guaranteed Attenuation Relative attenuation guaranteed in a specific range within the stop band.
Insertion Loss Difference in attenuation when filter is inserted and not inserted. Can be either of the following:
Minimum loss: Minimum value of insertion loss
Insertion loss at f0: Insertion loss at nominal frequency
Metal-jacket (SMD) type Crystal filters attached with an additional metal clip to make it available for surface-mounting.
Monolithic Crystal Filters A device that has a frequency screening function. From a wide frequency range, it passes a specific frequency and attenuates unnecessary ones. It plays the role of extracting desired frequency in radio communications equipment such as cellular and cordless phones. With the high Q factor of the crystal, these filters feature low loss, steep attenuation characteristics and high stability as well as good temperature drifting characteristics.
Nominal Frequency Nominal value of center frequency.
Operating Temperature Range Temperature range over which the quartz device can be operated within allowable deviation range.
Pass Bandwidth Frequency interval at which relative attenuation is guaranteed to be equal to or less than a given value, A1.
Ripple The maximum difference between the maximum attenuation and the minimum loss within the pass band.
SMD type Abbreviation of Surface Mounted Device. It is a generic term used to identify packages which can be mounted to the PCBs.
Spurious Relative attenuation produced as a result of spurious frequencies in a specific range within the stop band.
Storage Temperature Range Temperature range, which a quartz device should be stored at without any deterioration or damage.
Terminal Impedance Signal-source impedance or loading impedance as viewed from the filter side. Expressed as parallel capacitance including resistance and floating capacitance.
Tolerance in Group Delay Time Difference between the maximum value and minimum value of the group delay time within the pass band.