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San Jose, CA, 2005-11-28 - SaRonix, a Pericom Semiconductor
(NASDAQ: PSEM) Company, announces the production release of its NKS3 product series, a quartz crystal resonator contained in an ultra-miniature 3.2
x 2.5mm package. This new crystal, manufactured at Pericom's recently acquired eCERA factory in Taiwan, is mounted inside a small form-factor and
robust ceramic package that is designed for portable electronic applications. Featuring operating frequencies from 14 to 54 MHz, the NKS3 series is an
ideal component for use in small form-factor hard disk drives, GPS devices, portable multimedia players or recorders, blade servers, switches, & routers,
portable/personal computing devices, wireless access devices, and SOHO networking equipment.
"The introduction of the NKS3 crystal
package distinguishes Pericom as an innovation leader in the crystal resonator market," explains Brandon Ogilvie, Product Marketing Manager for
Pericom. "We are one of only a few companies worldwide that has in-house, high-volume production capacity for this type of product. Furthermore, our
manufacturing processes and product designs enable us to achieve, in a cost-effective manner, the strict performance requirements of wireless and GPS
applications, thus providing the NKS3 with competitive size, performance, and cost advantages."
The NKS3 products are packaged in a
hermetically sealed industry-standard 3.2 x 2.5mm ceramic package that is fifty-percent (50%) smaller than the popular 3.2 x 5mm package. This reduced
package size facilitates the size-reduction of customers' platforms or the addition of more features/functions to existing platforms. The NKS3 crystals
utilize the favorable properties of AT-cut fundamental-mode quartz, with output frequencies available from 14 to 54 MHz. Despite their small size, the NKS3
crystals achieve a relatively low ESR, thus providing an easy-to-use solution. Moreover, the products achieve an impressive 10ppM accuracy over
commercial operating temperatures, performance that is critical for wireless applications such as GPS, Bluetooth, WiFi, GSM, and
WiMax.
Availability and Pricing:
The NKS3 products are now available for prototype of production requirements. Common
operating frequencies include 14.3181, 16, 20, 24, 25, 26, 27, 37.5, 40, 48, and 54 MHz. Ordering lead times range from stock to eight (8) weeks and
prices start around $0.55 for 10,000 pieces (price varies with exact specifications). The devices are available on tape and reel for automated
pick-and-place assembly, are RoHS-compliant, and are compatible with Pb-free reflow soldering guidelines.
Datasheets and
Graphic:
- Product Datasheets: http://www.pericom.com/crystals
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