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E7H12
Which of the following ensures that a crystal oscillator operates on the frequency specified by the crystal manufacturer?
Pick an answer to check it.
Answer: B. Provide the crystal with a specified parallel capacitance
Crystals are cut to oscillate at their marked frequency with a specified parallel load capacitance. Providing that capacitance puts the oscillator on the correct frequency.
Tip: Give the crystal its rated load capacitance.