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Electrical Characteristics
Characteristic Sym Notes Minimum Typical Maximum Units
Frequency (+25 °C) Nominal Frequency fC2, 3, 4, 5 303.750 303.900 MHz
Tolerance from 303.825 MHz ΔfC±75 kHz
Insertion Loss IL 2, 5, 6 1.4 2.0 dB
Quality Factor Unloaded Q QU5, 6, 7 9500
50 Ω Loaded Q QL1400
Temperature Stability Turnover Temperature TO6, 7, 8 10 25 40 °C
Turnover Frequency fOfC
Frequency Temperature Coefficient FT C 0.032 ppm/°C2
Frequency Aging Absolute Value during the First Year |fA|1, 6 10 ppm/yr
DC Insulation Resistance between Any Two Terminals 5 1.0 MΩ
RF Equivalent RLC Model Motional Resistance RM5, 6, 7,
9,
16.7 Ω
Motional Inductance LM82.8 µH
Motional Capacitance CM3.3 fF
Trans ducer Static Capacitance CO5, 6, 9 3.4 pF
Test Fixture Shunt Inductance LTEST 2, 7 80.4 nH
Lid Symbolization 689 // YWWS
Standard Reel Quantity Reel Size 7 Inch 10 500 Pieces/Reel
Reel Size 13 Inch 3000 Pieces/Reel
Ideal for 303.825 MHz Transmitters
Very Low Ser ies Resistance
Quartz Stability
Surface-Mount, Ceramic Case with 21 mm 2 Footprint
Complies with Directive 2002/95/EC (RoHS)
The RO3104D is a true one-port, surface-acoustic-wave (SA W) resonator in a surface-mount, ceramic case.
It provides reliable, fundamental-mode, quartz frequency stabilization of fixed-frequency transmitters
operating at 303.825 MHz. This SAW is designed specifically for AM transmitters in wireless security and
remote control applications operating in the USA under FCC Part 15, in Australia, in J apan, and in Korea.
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Rating Value Units
CW RF Power Dissipation (See Ty pic al Test Circuit) 0 dBm
DC Voltage Between Terminals (Observe ESD Precautions) 12 VDC
Case Temperature -40 to +85 °C
Soldering Temperature (10 seconds / 5 cycles max.) 260 °C
303.825 MHz
SAW
Resonator
RO3104D
1. Frequency aging is the change in fC with time and is specified at +65°C or
less. Aging may exceed the specification for prolonged temperatures
above +65°C. Typically, aging is greatest the first year after manufacture,
decreasing in subsequent years .
2. The center frequency, fC, is measured at the minimum insertion loss point,
ILMIN, with the res onator in the 50 Ω test system (VSWR 1.2:1). The
shunt inductance, LTEST, is tuned for parallel resonance with CO at fC.
Typi cally, fOSCILLATOR or fTRANSMITTER is approx imately equal to the
resonator fC.
3. One or more of the following United Sta tes patents apply: 4,454,488 and
4,616,197.
4. Typically, equipment utilizing this devic e requires emissions testing and
government app roval, which is the responsibility of the equipment
manufacturer.
5. Unless noted otherwis e, case temperature TC= +25°C±2°C.
6. The design, manufacturing process, and sp ecifications of this dev ice are
subject to change.
7. Derived mat hematically from one or more of the following directly
measured parameters: fC, IL, 3 dB bandwidth, fC versus TC, and CO.
8. Turnover temperature, TO, is the temperatur e of maximum (or turnover)
frequenc y, fO. The nomina l frequenc y at an y case te mperature, TC, may be
calculated from: f = fO[1 - FTC (TO-TC)2]. Typically oscillator TO is
approximately equal to the spec ified resonator TO.
9. This equiv alent RLC model approximates resonator performance near the
resonan t frequen cy and is provided for refer ence o nly. The capaci tanc e CO
is the static (nonmotional) capacitance between the two terminals
measured at low frequency (10 MHz) with a capacitance meter. The
measureme nt includes p arasitic cap acitanc e with "NC” pads unconne cted.
Case pa r as itic capacitance is approx imately 0.05 pF. Transducer parallel
capacitance can by calculated as: CPCO-0.05pF.
10. Tape and Reel Stan dard Per ANSI / EIA 481.
CAUTION: Elec trostatic Sensitive Devic e. Obs er ve precauti ons for handlin g.
Notes:
SM3838-6 Case
3.8 X 3.8
Pb
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-80 -60 -40 -20 0 +20 +40 +60
0
-50
-100
-150
+80
-200
0
-50
-100
-150
-200
f
C
= f
O
, T
C
= T
O
Δ
T = T
C
- T
O
( °C )
(f-foo
)/f(ppm)
0.05 pF*
0.05 pF
Cp
Co+
=
*Case Parasitics
Cp
Rm Lm Cm
Equivalent LC Model
Temperature Characteristics
The curve shown on the right accounts for resonator contribution only and
does not include LC component temperature contributions.
Pin Connection
1NC
2 Terminal
3NC
4NC
5 Terminal
6NC
Power Test
Electrical Connections
The SAW reson ator is bidirectional and
may be installed with either orientation.
The two terminals are interchangeable
and unnumbered. The callout NC
indicates no internal connection. The NC
pads assist with mechanical positioning
and stability . External grounding of the NC
pads is recommended to help reduce
parasitic capacitance in the circuit.
Typical Test Circuit
The test circuit inductor, LTEST, is tuned to resonate with the static
capacitance, CO, at FC.
Electrical Test
Typical Application Circuits
Low-Loss
Matching
Network to
50 Ω
50 Ω Source
at FC
PINCIDENT
PREFLECTED
2 3
6 5 4
1
Modulation
Input
ROXXXXC
Bottom View
200k Ω
C1
L1
(Antenna)
47
+9VDC
C2
RF Bypass
470
Typical Low-Power T ransmitter Application
2 3
6 5 4
1
+VDC
ROXXXXC
Bottom View
200k Ω
C1
L1
+VDC
C2
RF Bypass
Typica l Local Oscillator Application Output
2 3
6 5 4
1
Case Dimensions
Dimension mm Inches
Min Nom Max Min Nom Max
A3.60 3.80 4.0 0.14 0.15 0.16
B3.60 3.80 4.0 0.14 0.15 0.16
C1.00 1.20 1.40 0.04 0.05 0.055
D0.95 1.10 1.25 0.033 0.043 0.05
E2.39 2.54 2.69 0.090 0.10 0.110
G0.90 1.0 1.10 0.035 0.04 0.043
H1.90 2.0 2.10 0.75 0.08 0.83
I0.50 0.6 0.70 0.020 0.024 0.028
J1.70 1.8 1.90 0.067 0.07 0.075
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