Choosing the correct crystal is the most important aspect of buying a replacement crystal. This article will soon be replaced by a completed buyers guide page
There are three major considerations to narrowing down the search:
- Size: the diameter of the crystal
- Electrode Pattern: the type of pattern on the crystal. The three common types are Inficon / Maxtek, Balzers, and Ulvac.
- Electrode material: common types are gold, silver, and alloy.
- Frequency: the resonant frequency of the crystal as indicated by the film thickness monitor. Typical examples are 5 MHz (megahertz), 6 MHz, 9 MHz, and 10 MHz.
- Temperature Range. Our crystals are optimized to work in a variety of temperature ranges. Please see the chart below for the crystal type you require.
