The oscillator provides the basic clock of a microcontroller to be able to execute the instructions in a stable, periodic way. It is often used for other peripherals too, like timer, UART, etc. as frequency base, usually divided by a clock divider for integer factors, or by PLL for rational factors.
If the timing accuracy of these functions is not important, a simple RC oscillator can be used. Many microcontrollers have it internally. Accuracy is in 1...10% range. For better accuracy and temperature stability, a resonator can be used. For applications where timing is critical, a crystal can be used. Most micros have built-in oscillator, so only a crystal and two caps are needed. For those which have no built-in oscillator, external crystal oscillator module may be used. There are OCXO and TCXO modules available for very high stability needs.
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A crystal oscillator is used in the 8085 microprocessor to provide a stable clock signal for synchronizing all the operations within the microprocessor. This ensures that different parts of the microprocessor are in synchronization and operate at the specified frequency, enabling proper functioning of the processor.
Crystal oscillators are piezeoelectric materials since they works on the principle of piezeoelectric effect. piezeo means squeeze or press .This effect states that electric charge accumulates when a pressure or mechanical stress is given. Crystal oscillator is the most used oscillator in digital circuits, Because of the following advantages when compared with Hartley and colpitts oscillator.
1.Stable at high temperatures
2.High frequency response
3.Good resonance
4.High frequency stability
5.More oscillations are produced
6.good resonating or operating frequency
crystal oscillator gives desired frequency of oscillations for given bias voltage, since, Digital circuits works on clock pulse signals so crystal oscillator suits for this applications.crystal oscillator has wide range of applications.Depending up on type of applications type of crystal changes in the oscillator circuit.There are three types of crystal used in oscillators.They are:
1. Rochelle salt crystal
2. Tourmaline crystal
3. Quartz crystal
This type of crystal differs in there characteristics i.e.,
1.Mechanical strength
2.Frequency of oscillations
Here different crystal have different resonating frequency.
Among this crystals quartz crystal have moderate or optimum characteristics
while Rochelle salt crystal has less mechanical strength and output is good
and it is vice versa for tourmaline crystal.output is AC in crystal oscillators.
In this way each crystal has there own Applications.
Eg:-signal generators,oscilloscopes, electronic gadgets like computers,digital watches, calculators,radios,cellphones etc.
LC oscillators use inductors and capacitors to generate a frequency, while crystal controlled oscillators use a quartz crystal to establish the frequency. LC oscillators can be less stable and accurate compared to crystal controlled oscillators, which offer better precision and stability. Crystal controlled oscillators are commonly used in applications where precise frequency control is essential.
There are many different types of oscillator circuits, the majority of which use positive feedback.
Nikola Tesla invented the Tesla Oscillator to potentially generate electricity wirelessly and efficiently transmit power over long distances. He believed this technology could revolutionize the way energy is harnessed and distributed, making it more accessible and cost-effective for everyone.
Quartz watches are accurate because they use a quartz crystal oscillator to regulate timekeeping. When a voltage is applied to the crystal, it vibrates at a consistent frequency, which allows for precise time measurement. This stable oscillation is what enables quartz watches to maintain their accuracy over time.
Many analogue watches nowadays use what's called a piezo-electric crystal to generate the energy required to function. In essence a piezo-electric crystal will generate an electric current when it is deformed, which can be achieved simply by applying a force to it (such as the one generated by the movement of your arm when you're wearing the watch). Recently, Nokia patented the first self-charging mobile phone, which uses the same principles in order to charge itself.