1.Previous
3.Next

are placed can slightly change the tuning as well. If the crystal is accurately shaped and positioned, it will oscillate at a desired frequency. In nearly all quartz clocks and watches, the frequency is , and the crystal is cut in a small tuning fork shape on a particular crystal plane. This frequency is a power of two ( = 2¹⁵), just high enough to exceed the human hearing range, yet low enough to keep electric energy consumption, cost and size

1.Previous
3.Next