Ceramic Resonator
Ceramic Resonators provide a cost-effective frequency reference solution where the high precision of quartz crystals is not mandatory. Based on piezoelectric ceramics (like PZT), they offer moderate frequency accuracy and stability. Available in various compact SMD and through-hole packages, often with integrated load capacitors. Commonly used in consumer electronics, toys, remote controls, and microprocessor clocks requiring less stringent timing tolerances than quartz-based solutions.