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What is the relation between a crystal's two resonant frequencies?

  • A.They coincide unless the crystal is loaded
  • B.They differ by a factor of two
  • C.The parallel resonance lies slightly above the series one
  • D.The parallel resonance lies slightly below the series one

Answer: C

The parallel resonance sits just above the series one, typically by a few tenths of a per cent, and between them the crystal is inductive - which is exactly the region a Pierce oscillator uses. A crystal specified for series operation and one for parallel operation at the same nominal frequency are physically different parts. Knowing which resonance a circuit uses is essential when ordering a crystal, since the wrong one lands the frequency off by that few tenths of a per cent.

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