ST Cut Single Crystal Quartz Wafer with Piezoelectric Effect used in Frequency Stabilization
Quartz crystal is currently the most used crystal and is an important electronic material. When a quartz wafer cut in a certain direction is subjected to mechanical stress, an electric field or charge proportional to the stress will be generated. This phenomenon is called the positive piezoelectric effect. Conversely, when the quartz crystal wafer is subjected to an electric field, it will produce a strain proportional to the electric field. This phenomenon is called the inverse piezoelectric effect. The positive and inverse effects are collectively called the piezoelectric effect. Quartz single crystal wafer not only has piezoelectric effect, but also has excellent mechanical, electrical and temperature characteristics. Resonators, oscillators and filters designed and manufactured with single crystal quartz wafer have outstanding advantages in frequency stabilization and frequency selection.
Diameter | 100.0mm ± 0.3mm or per request |
Orientation Flat (OF) | 32mm ± 2mm |
Thickness | 500um ± 30um |
Edge bevel | Edge rounding |
Orientation | |
Surface – cut: | 42.75°ST-cut±0.2° |
Orientation Flat (OF) | Parallel to X±0.2° |
Flatness | |
TTV | ≤20um |
LTV | ≤2.0um within an area of 5×5mm |
PLTV | ≥95%(3mm from edge excluded) |
BOW | -25um ≤Bow≤+25um |
Surface Characteristics | |
Wafer backside | GC#1000 lapped & etched 0.2um≤Ra≤0.7um |
others | |
Seed Location | Seedless or within the center 3.0mm of the wafer |
Q Factor | ≥2 million |
FAQs:
A: We look at ourselves as the piezo wafer specialist. We are the very first to work with Single Crystal Quartz in China about 30 years ago. Then gradually we step in the field of LiNbO3, LiTaO3, Quartz glass, LGS, CTGS etc. Especially, if you are looking for a piezo quartz supplier, we are the ultimate choice! We export millions of quartz blanks each year because we master the AT, SC and IT cuts with superior angle precision.
A: Yes, of course. We can fabricate as per your request. In addition, we are so experienced with piezo wafers that we can provide you relevant suggestions if you are not 100% sure about your choice. Besides, we do have some standard wafers in stock, please check with us.
A: Yes, we would suggest you go with the courier agent you are most familiar with (DHL, FedEX, UPS etc.). We can ship via your account. And, of course, we will pack the products safely in acceptable size to help you save the shipping cost. If you need us to take care of the freight, it’s also not a problem. We also have good discount with the international courier companies.
A: The wafer products are fragile and sometimes expensive. The last thing, as the manufacturer, we want to see is the products we make were damaged during courier. As a result, we will pack the wafers adequately and put them in a proper carton filled with buffer sponge. However, accidents are inevitable sometimes. So, please follow the “Acceptance check” steps shown in the drawings below. If the unwanted happened, we will either give the replenishment or refund if you follow the checking steps.
A: Sure. Factory inspection is important for large quantity purchase and long-term cooperation. Face to face discussion is what we mostly confident with. During the past years, big names around the world have witnessed our progress in factory build-up. These days, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, we also had the experience of videoconferencing with global buyers.
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