NX3225GA-55.46667HMZ - 55.46667MHz SMD Crystal | NDK | OA/AV Timing
MPN: NX3225GA-55.46667HMZ β Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $0.85 | $0.85 |
| 10 | $0.68 | $6.80 |
| 100 | $0.45 | $45.00 |
| 500 | $0.32 | $160.00 |
| 1,000 | $0.25 | $250.00 |
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View Datasheet βNX3225GA-55.46667HMZ Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Nominal Frequency | 55.46667 MHz |
| Product Series | NX3225GA Standard (For OA / AV) |
| Frequency Category | 55 to 56 MHz band |
| Package Dimensions | 3.2 x 2.5 x 0.75 mm (typ.) |
| Package Type | Seam-welded ceramic SMD (3225) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Terminals | 2 pads |
| Equivalent Series Resistance (20-50 MHz band, STD-CRG-2) | 50 ohm max |
| Environmental Resistance | Excellent heat and shock resistance (per NDK) |
| Reflow Soldering | Reflow temperature profile supported (per NDK) |
NX3225GA-55.46667HMZ Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | XTAL1 β Crystal terminal 1 - connects to oscillator inverting input / load capacitor (non-polarized; orientation is interchangeable per datasheet) |
| Pin 2 | XTAL2 β Crystal terminal 2 - connects to oscillator output / load capacitor (non-polarized; orientation is interchangeable per datasheet) |
Safe Operating Area (SOA) & Thermal Characteristics
No official SOA curve available for this digital IC. Always operate within absolute maximum ratings specified in the datasheet. Ensure adequate cooling and derate as needed.
Typical Applications
NX3225GA-55.46667HMZ is suitable for 6 applications: LAN and Networking Equipment, Digital Video and Set-Top Boxes, Office Automation Equipment, Audio/Visual Amplifiers and AV Receivers, Embedded Controllers and IoT Devices, Test and Measurement Instrument Clocks.
LAN and Networking Equipment
The NX3225GA-55.46667HMZ serves as a frequency reference for Ethernet PHYs, switch ASICs, and PLL clock synthesizers in LAN equipment, where 55.46667 MHz-related reference frequencies feed SerDes and MAC timing chains. Its AT-cut quartz resonance provides the stable, low-jitter reference that gigabit links require, and the 50 ohm-class equivalent series resistance in the adjacent 20-50 MHz STD-CRG-2 band ensures reliable oscillation start-up with standard inverter-based Pierce oscillators. The compact 3.2 x 2.5 x 0.75 mm package lets designers place the crystal directly beside the PHY chip, minimizing trace length, stray capacitance, and EMI pickup on the oscillation loop - critical for meetingClass-B emissions in dense switch boards.
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Digital Video and Set-Top Boxes
Video decoders, HDMI transmitters, and set-top box SoCs frequently require non-standard reference frequencies, and 55.46667 MHz is a typical value derived from video pixel-clock PLL synthesis. The NX3225GA-55.46667HMZ provides this exact calibration in a 2-pad package that occupies minimal board area next to the SoC. NDK specifies excellent heat and shock resistance for the NX3225GA series, which matters in set-top boxes where sustained playback raises internal temperature and shipping vibration stresses solder joints. The seam-welded ceramic package prevents moisture ingress during reflow and in humid operating environments, protecting the resonance stability that clean video timing demands.
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Office Automation Equipment
Printers, scanners, copiers, and MFP controller boards are the primary target market NDK cites for the NX3225GA series. These products use multiple clock domains - main MCU, image-processing ASIC, and USB or network interface - and the NX3225GA-55.46667HMZ supplies a high-frequency reference where the timing architecture requires it. The 3.2 x 2.5 mm footprint allows the crystal to fit under shielding cans on densely routed controller PCBs, and its thin 0.75 mm profile suits low-profile scanner heads and compact print engines. NDK's mass-production quality control delivers uniform frequency accuracy across high-volume OA manufacturing runs.
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Audio/Visual Amplifiers and AV Receivers
AV equipment such as digital audio processors, HDMI-equipped receivers, and video switchers use crystal-based references for audio clocks and video timing. The NX3225GA-55.46667HMZ's stable AT-cut resonance minimizes frequency drift that would otherwise cause audible clock jitter or video frame-drop artifacts. Because NDK optimized the NX3225GA electrically for AV applications, its equivalent series resistance and load-capacitance behavior yield dependable start-up in standard Pierce or Colpitts oscillator stages used in AV SoC reference circuits. The heat-resistant construction tolerates the warm interior of enclosed AV amplifiers without significant frequency shift over the product lifetime.
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Embedded Controllers and IoT Devices
Microcontroller and wireless-module reference circuits benefit from the NX3225GA-55.46667HMZ when a PLL must multiply up to a specific radio or serial baud clock. The 2-pad, low-height package suits the shrinking PCB area of smart-home sensors and gateway nodes, and NDK's shock resistance ensures the crystal survives drop testing common in consumer IoT qualification. With a typical oscillator start-up facilitated by the series' controlled ESR, designers can use standard MCU internal oscillator amplifiers without external buffer stages. Keep load capacitors close to the crystal pads to preserve the 55.46667 MHz calibration accuracy.
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Test and Measurement Instrument Clocks
Bench instruments, data-acquisition modules, and signal generators need dependable reference crystals before a PLL locks to a primary standard. The NX3225GA-55.46667HMZ's factory calibration at an exacting 55.46667 MHz supports synthesizer architectures that divide and multiply this reference to instrument-grade output frequencies. NDK's documented heat resistance keeps drift predictable during warm-up, and the seam-sealed ceramic package prevents ambient humidity from shifting the resonance - a key factor for instruments calibrated annually. The low-profile SMD format also fits front-panel and modular PXI-style boards with height restrictions.
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Engineering reference data for NX3225GA-55.46667HMZ β comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | NX3225GA-42.000MHZ | NX3225GA-48.000MHZ | NX3225GA-50.000MHZ | NX3225GA-24.000MHZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 3.2 x 2.5 x 0.75 mm SMD (3225) | 3.2 x 2.5 x 0.75 mm SMD (3225) - same | 3.2 x 2.5 x 0.75 mm SMD (3225) - same | 3.2 x 2.5 x 0.75 mm SMD (3225) - same | 3.2 x 2.5 x 0.75 mm SMD (3225) - same |
| Brand | NDK (Nihon Dempa Kogyo) | NDK | NDK | NDK | NDK |
| Nominal Frequency | 55.46667 MHz | 42.000 MHz | 48.000 MHz | 50.000 MHz | 24.000 MHz |
| Frequency Difference vs This Part | Reference (0%) | -24.3% | -13.5% | -9.9% | -56.7% |
| Terminal Count | 2 pads | 2 pads | 2 pads | 2 pads | 2 pads |
| ESR Limit (STD-CRG-2) | Confirm with NDK for >50 MHz | 50 ohm max (20-50 MHz band) | 50 ohm max (20-50 MHz band) | 50 ohm max (20-50 MHz band) | 50 ohm max (20-50 MHz band) |
| Target Application | OA / AV equipment | OA / AV equipment | OA / AV equipment | OA / AV equipment | OA / AV / USB equipment |
| XAIPART Unit Price (qty 1) | $0.85 | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] |
Key Differentiators
- Ultra-thin 0.75 mm profile (vs Generic 3225 crystals (typ. 0.8-1.0 mm height))
- Exact non-standard frequency 55.46667 MHz (vs NX3225GA-50.000MHZ (50.000 MHz))
- OA/AV-grade environmental robustness (vs NX3225GA-24.000MHZ (same construction, lower frequency))
Design Notes
Layout the 55.46667HMZ crystal loop as compactly as possible: place the two load capacitors within 2-3 mm of the crystal pads and route the XTAL1/XTAL2 traces short (under 10 mm) and of equal length. Guard the crystal with a grounded copper pour, but keep the pour at least 0.5 mm away from the crystal electrodes to avoid adding stray capacitance that shifts the load resonance. Do not route high-speed switching signals under or beside the crystal traces - capacitive coupling injects jitter into the oscillation loop.
Verify the load capacitance code before design-in: the NX3225GA series is ordered with a specification number that defines frequency tolerance and load capacitance, and using load capacitors sized for a different CL shifts the oscillation frequency by tens of ppm. Also confirm the ESR limit applicable above 50 MHz with NDK - the published STD-CRG-2 table tops out at the 20-50 MHz band (50 ohm max), and oscillator loop-gain calculations must use the correct ESR for 55.46667 MHz to guarantee start-up, especially at the temperature extremes.
Keep the oscillator drive level within the crystal's specified limit: excessive drive from a strong inverter ages the quartz blank and drifts the 55.46667 MHz calibration over time. If your MCU/SoC provides selectable oscillator drive strength, choose the lowest setting that still guarantees start-up at the coldest operating temperature; estimated start-up margin can be checked with the negative-resistance method (aim for a negative resistance of at least 5x the crystal's maximum ESR). Add a 1-10 megohm feedback resistor across the inverter input/output for standard Pierce topologies.
Compliance Information
RoHS/REACH/lead-free status not stated in the retrieved web data for this exact specification code; request a compliance certificate from NDK or the distributor. The series targets OA/AV (commercial) applications; no automotive AEC-Q200 qualification is claimed.
