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XRCGB series, highly recommended crystal units for your smart meter design

Smart Meters are getting more attention as a key device in the smart grid environment where two-way communication - utility side and demand side - is essential. Murata offers specialized technologies to Smart Meters to realise those functions.

Murata products support for Smart Meter application
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Murata crystal units “XRCGB series” are ideal for the smart meter application because Murata evaluates the oscillating performances for the crystal units to match with all major low power RF ICs by cooperating with IC manufacturers.


2016 size Crystal for Ethernet and PLC(Power line communication)
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Feature:
- Small size: 2.0x1.6mm High Reliability, Low price with new packaging technology


Application:
- Smart Meter, PC, Router, TV, Security Camera, Pos Terminal, HEMS etc

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Dimension:
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2016 Crystal on 3225 Land:
It’s possible to replace 3.2x2.5mm size Crystal with XRCGB series.
XRCGB series can be mounted on the 3225 land pad.
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2016 size Crystal for ZigBee/LPWA
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Features:
- Small size : 2.0x1.6mm
- High Reliability, Low price with new packaging technology

Application:
Smart Meter, Smartwatch, Wireless mouse, Blood glucose meter, Remo-con, iBeacon, Lighting etc…
Specifications:
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Dimensions:
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2016 Crystal on 3225 Land:
It’s possible to replace 3.2x2.5mm size Crystal with XRCGB series.
XRCGB series can be mounted on the 3225 land pad.
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 Part number for low power RF IC

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To assist the customer in switching crystal unit with actual PCB, Murata offers IC Matching service.

About Murata IC Matching Service Information click here>

Murata crystal units are chosen in not only smart meter but also in various applications and industries.
If you would like to get more information, please visit Murata website.

Murata is a leading manufacturer of electronic components, modules, and devices. The complete range includes ceramic capacitors, resistors/thermistors, inductors/chokes, timing devices, buzzers, sensors and EMI suppression filters. Whilst the company is known as a global ceramic capacitor manufacturer, it is also a world leader in Bluetooth® & WiFi™ Modules, board-mount DC-DC converters and is a key manufacturer of standard and custom AC-DC power supplies.