EN 62884-1:2017

Measurement techniques of piezoelectric, dielectric and electrostatic oscillators - Part 1: Basic methods for the measurement

IEC 62884-1:2017(E) specifies the measurement techniques for piezoelectric, dielectric and electrostatic oscillators, including Dielectric Resonator Oscillators (DROs) and oscillators using FBAR (hereinafter referred to as "Oscillator")

Messverfahren für piezoelektrische, dielektrische und elektrostatische Oszillatoren - Teil 1: Grundlegende Messverfahren

Techniques de mesure des oscillateurs piézoélectriques, diélectriques et électrostatiques - Partie 1 : Méthodes fondamentales pour le mesurage

L'IEC 62884-1:2017 spécifie les techniques de mesure des oscillateurs piézoélectriques, diélectriques et électrostatiques, y compris les oscillateurs à résonateur diélectrique (DRO – Dielectric Resonator Oscillators) et les oscillateurs utilisant des résonateurs et filtres à ondes de volume sur couches minces (FBAR) (ici appelé "Oscillateur"). NOTE: Les oscillateurs à résonateur diélectrique (DRO) et les oscillateurs utilisant FBAR sont à l'étude.

Merilne tehnike za piezoelektrične, dielektrične in elektrostatične oscilatorje - 1. del: Osnovne merilne metode (IEC 62884-1:2017)

Ta del standarda IEC 62884 določa merilne tehnike za piezoelektrične, dielektrične in elektrostatične oscilatorje, vključno z oscilatorji z dielektričnim resonatorjem (DRO) in oscilatorji, ki uporabljajo resonator FBAR (v nadaljevanju »oscilator«).
OPOMBA: Upoštevajo se oscilatorji z dielektričnim resonatorjem (DRO) in oscilatorji, ki uporabljajo resonator FBAR.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 21-Sep-2017
• Withdrawal Date: 12-Jul-2020
• ICS: 31.140 - Piezoelectric devices
• Technical Committee: CLC/SR 49 - Piezoelectric and dielectric devices for frequency control and selection
• Drafting Committee: IEC/TC 49 - IEC_TC_49
• Current Stage: 6060 - Document made available - Publishing
• Start Date: 22-Sep-2017
• Completion Date: 22-Sep-2017
• Ref Project: SIST EN 62884-1:2017 - Measurement techniques of piezoelectric, dielectric and electrostatic oscillators - Part 1: Basic methods for the measurement (IEC 62884-1:2017)

Overview

EN 62884-1:2017 (CLC) - adopted from IEC 62884-1:2017 - defines standardized measurement techniques for piezoelectric, dielectric and electrostatic oscillators, including Dielectric Resonator Oscillators (DROs) and FBAR-based oscillators. Part 1 sets out the basic methods for measurement used by manufacturers, test laboratories and design teams to characterize oscillator performance under controlled electrical, mechanical and environmental conditions.

Key topics and requirements

The standard organizes practical test methods and measurement criteria, including:

• General test conditions: standard/test ambient and equilibrium conditions, power supply and precision requirements, and measurement precautions.
• Visual, dimensional and gauging checks: inspection levels and mechanical dimension tests.
• Electrical measurements:
  • Insulation resistance and voltage-proof tests
  • Input power and output power measurements
  • Output frequency, frequency/temperature, frequency/load and frequency/voltage coefficients
  • Oscillation start-up and stabilization time
  • Output voltage, waveform and impedance (sinusoidal and pulse)
  • Spectral characteristics: spurious response, spectral purity, noise pedestal
  • Phase noise and its sensitivity to vibration and acoustic excitation
  • Amplitude and frequency modulation characteristics, incidental FM, and RMS fractional frequency fluctuations
  • EMI (radiated) measurement guidance
• Mechanical and environmental procedures:
  • Robustness of terminations, solderability and solder heat resistance
  • Temperature cycling, thermal shock, vibration, shock, bump and free-fall tests
  • Climatic tests: damp heat, salt mist, low air pressure, radiation hardness, and others
• Test circuits and diagrams: recommended measurement setups for repeatability and comparability.

Applications and users

EN 62884-1:2017 is essential for:

• Oscillator and component manufacturers establishing product data and quality control.
• Test labs and QA teams performing acceptance, qualification, and reliability testing.
• RF/telecom and timing system designers evaluating oscillator suitability (phase noise, stability).
• Procurement and compliance officers specifying measurement-based acceptance criteria.
• R&D engineers optimizing oscillator designs (DRO, FBAR, piezoelectric) for environmental robustness and spectral purity.

Practical uses include production testing, supplier qualification, lifetime and stress testing, and validating performance claims such as frequency stability and phase noise.

Related standards

EN 62884-1 references multiple normative documents (Annex ZA), notably the IEC 60068 environmental testing series and IEC 60679-1 (oscillators of assessed quality). It is the European implementation of IEC 62884-1:2017 and aligns with CENELEC adoption practices.

Keywords: measurement techniques, piezoelectric oscillators, dielectric oscillators, electrostatic oscillators, DRO, FBAR, phase noise, frequency stability, IEC 62884-1, EN 62884-1:2017.

Standards Content (Sample)

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EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 62884-1
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
September 2017
ICS 31.140
English Version
Measurement techniques of piezoelectric,
dielectric and electrostatic oscillators -
Part 1: Basic methods for the measurement
(IEC 62884-1:2017)
Techniques de mesure des oscillateurs piézoélectriques, Messverfahren für piezoelektrische, dielektrische
diélectriques et électrostatiques - und elektrostatische Oszillatoren -
Partie 1 : Méthodes fondamentales pour le mesurage Teil 1: Grundlegende Messverfahren
(IEC 62884-1:2017) (IEC 62884-1:2017)
This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2017-07-13. CENELEC members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC
Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration.
Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC
Management Centre or to any CENELEC member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation
under the responsibility of a CENELEC member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the
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CENELEC members are the national electrotechnical committees of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic,
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Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom.

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© 2017 CENELEC All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CENELEC Members.
Ref. No. EN 62884-1:2017 E
European foreword
The text of document 49/1187A/CDV, future edition 1 of IEC 62884-1, prepared by IEC/TC 49
"Piezoelectric, dielectric and electrostatic devices and associated materials for frequency control,
selection and detection" was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote and approved by
CENELEC as EN 62884-1:2017.
The following dates are fixed:
• latest date by which the document has to be implemented at (dop) 2018-04-13
national level by publication of an identical national
standard or by endorsement
• latest date by which the national standards conflicting with (dow) 2020-07-13
the document have to be withdrawn

Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CENELEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 62884-1:2017 was approved by CENELEC as a European
Standard without any modification.
In the official version, for Bibliography, the following notes have to be added for the standards indicated:
IEC 60122-1:2002 NOTE Harmonized as EN 60122-1:2002 (not modified).
IEC 60679-3:2012 NOTE Harmonized as EN 60679-3:2013 (not modified).
IEC 60679-4 NOTE Harmonized as EN 60679-4.
IEC 60679-5 NOTE Harmonized as EN 60679-5.
IEC 60749-26 NOTE Harmonized as EN 60749-26.
IEC 60749-27 NOTE Harmonized as EN 60749-27.
IEC 61000-4-2 NOTE Harmonized as EN 61000-4-2.
IEC 61019-1:2004 NOTE Harmonized as EN 61019-1:2005 (not modified).
IEC 61019-2:2005 NOTE Harmonized as EN 61019-2:2005 (not modified).
IEC 61837-1:2012 NOTE Harmonized as EN 61837-1:2012 (not modified).
IEC 61837-2:2011 NOTE Harmonized as EN 61837-2:2011 (not modified).
IEC 61837-4:2015 NOTE Harmonized as EN 61837-4:2015 (not modified).
ISO 80000-4:2006 NOTE Harmonized as EN ISO 80000-4:2013 (not modified).
Annex ZA
(normative)
Normative references to international publications
with their corresponding European publications
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments)
applies.
NOTE 1 When an International Publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod),
the relevant EN/HD applies.
NOTE 2 Up-to-date information on the latest versions of the European Standards listed in this annex is
available here: www.cenelec.eu.

Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
IEC 60027 series Letter symbols to be used in electrical EN 60027 series
technology
IEC 60050-561 -  International electrotechnical - -
vocabulary - Part 561: Piezoelectric,
dielectric and electrostatic devices and
associated materials for frequency
control, selection and detection
IEC 60068-1 2013 Environmental testing - Part 1: General EN 60068-1 2014
and guidance
IEC 60068-2-1 -  Environmental testing - Part 2-1: Tests - EN 60068-2-1 -
Test A: Cold
IEC 60068-2-2 -  Environmental testing - Part 2-2: Tests - EN 60068-2-2 -
Test B: Dry heat
IEC 60068-2-6 -  Environmental testing - Part 2-6: Tests - EN 60068-2-6 -
Test Fc: Vibration (sinusoidal)
IEC 60068-2-7 -  Basic environmental testing EN 60068-2-7 -
procedures - Part 2-7: Tests - Test Ga
and guidance: Acceleration, steady state
IEC 60068-2-10 2005 Environmental testing - Part 2-10: EN 60068-2-10 2005
Tests - Test J and guidance: Mould
growth
IEC 60068-2-13 -  Basic environmental testing EN 60068-2-13 -
procedures - Part 2-13: Tests - Test M:
Low air pressure
IEC 60068-2-14 -  Environmental testing - Part 2-14: EN 60068-2-14 -
Tests - Test N: Change of temperature
IEC 60068-2-17 1994 Basic environmental testing EN 60068-2-17 1994
procedures - Part 2-17: Tests - Test Q:
Sealing
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
IEC 60068-2-20 -  Environmental testing - Part 2-20: EN 60068-2-20 -
Tests - Test T: Test methods for
solderability and resistance to soldering
heat of devices with leads
IEC 60068-2-21 -  Environmental testing - Part 2-21: EN 60068-2-21 -
Tests - Test U: Robustness of
terminations and integral mounting
devices
IEC 60068-2-27 -  Environmental testing - Part 2-27: EN 60068-2-27 -
Tests - Test Ea and guidance: Shock
IEC 60068-2-30 -  Environmental testing - Part 2-30: EN 60068-2-30 -
Tests - Test Db: Damp heat, cyclic (12 h
+ 12 h cycle)
IEC 60068-2-31 -  Environmental testing - Part 2-31: EN 60068-2-31 -
Tests - Test Ec: Rough handling shocks,
primarily for equipment-type specimens
IEC 60068-2-45 -  Basic environmental testing EN 60068-2-45 -
procedures - Part 2-45: Tests - Test XA
and guidance: Immersion in cleaning
solvents
IEC 60068-2-52 -  Environmental testing - Part 2-52: EN 60068-2-52 -
Tests - Test Kb: Salt mist, cyclic (sodium
chloride solution)
IEC 60068-2-58 -  Environmental testing - Part 2-58: EN 60068-2-58 -
Tests - Test Td: Test methods for
solderability, resistance to dissolution of
metallization and to soldering heat of
surface mounting devices (SMD)
IEC 60068-2-64 -  Environmental testing - Part 2-64: EN 60068-2-64 -
Tests - Test Fh: Vibration, broadband
random and guidance
IEC 60068-2-78 -  Environmental testing - Part 2-78: EN 60068-2-78 -
Tests - Test Cab: Damp heat, steady
state
IEC 60469 -  Transitions, pulses and related EN 60469 -
waveforms - Terms, definitions and
algorithms
IEC 60617-DB -  Graphical symbols for diagrams - -
1)
IEC 60679-1 2017 Piezoelectric, dielectric and electrostatic EN 60679-1 —
oscillators of assessed quality - Part 1 :
Generic specification
ISO 80000-1 -  Quantities and units - Part 1: General EN ISO 80000-1 -

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 6
1 Scope . 8
2 Normative references . 8
3 Terms and definitions . 9
3.1 General . 9
3.2 Terms and definitions . 10
4 Test and measurement procedures . 10
4.1 General . 10
4.2 Test and measurement conditions . 10
4.2.1 Standard conditions for testing . 10
4.2.2 Equilibrium conditions . 10
4.2.3 Air flow conditions for temperature tests . 10
4.2.4 Power supplies . 11
4.2.5 Precision of measurement . 11
4.2.6 Precautions . 11
4.2.7 Alternative test methods . 11
4.3 Visual inspection . 11
4.3.1 General . 11
4.3.2 Visual test A . 11
4.3.3 Visual test B . 11
4.3.4 Visual test C . 12
4.4 Dimensions and gauging procedures . 12
4.4.1 Dimensions – Test A . 12
4.4.2 Dimensions – Test B . 12
4.5 Electrical test procedures . 12
4.5.1 Insulation resistance . 12
4.5.2 Voltage proof . 12
4.5.3 Input power . 13
4.5.4 Output frequency . 14
4.5.5 Frequency/temperature characteristics . 15
4.5.6 Frequency/load coefficient . 16
4.5.7 Frequency/voltage coefficient . 17
4.5.8 Frequency stability with thermal transient . 17
4.5.9 Oscillation start-up. 18
4.5.10 Stabilization time . 22
4.5.11 Frequency adjustment range. 22
4.5.12 Retrace characteristics . 22
4.5.13 Oscillator output voltage (sinusoidal) . 23
4.5.14 Oscillator output voltage (pulse waveform) . 24
4.5.15 Oscillator output waveform (sinusoidal) . 25
4.5.16 Oscillator output waveform (pulse) . 27
4.5.17 Oscillator output power (sinusoidal) . 27
4.5.18 Oscillator output impedance (sinusoidal) . 27
4.5.19 Re-entrant isolation . 28
4.5.20 Output suppression of gated oscillators . 28
4.5.21 3-state output characteristics . 29
4.5.22 Amplitude modulation characteristics . 30

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4.5.23 Frequency modulation characteristics . 36
4.5.24 Spurious response . 40
4.5.25 Phase noise . 40
4.5.26 Phase noise – vibration . 41
4.5.27 Phase noise – acoustic . 41
4.5.28 Noise pedestal . 42
4.5.29 Spectral purity . 43
4.5.30 Incidental frequency modulation . 43
4.5.31 RMS fractional frequency fluctuations . 44
4.5.32 Electromagnetic interference (radiated) . 48
4.6 Mechanical and environmental test procedures . 52
4.6.1 Robustness of terminations (destructive) . 52
4.6.2 Sealing test (non-destructive) . 54
4.6.3 Soldering (solderability and resistance to soldering heat) (destructive) . 54
4.6.4 Rapid change of temperature: severe shock by liquid immersion (non-
destructive). 57
4.6.5 Rapid change of temperature: thermal shock in air (non-destructive) . 57
4.6.6 Bump (destructive) . 57
4.6.7 Vibration (destructive). 58
4.6.8 Shock (destructive) . 58
4.6.9 Free fall (destructive) . 59
4.6.10 Acceleration, steady-state (non-destructive) . 59
4.6.11 Acceleration – 2g tip over . 59
4.6.12 Acceleration noise . 59
4.6.13 Low air pressure (non-destructive) . 59
4.6.14 Dry heat (non-destructive) . 59
4.6.15 Damp heat, cyclic (destructive) . 59
4.6.16 Cold (non-destructive) . 60
4.6.17 Climatic sequence (destructive) . 60
4.6.18 Damp heat, steady-state (destructive) . 60
4.6.19 Salt mist, cyclic (destructive) . 60
4.6.20 Mould growth (non-destructive) . 60
4.6.21 Immersion in cleaning solvent (non-destructive) . 60
4.6.22 Radiation hardness . 60
Bibliography . 61

Figure 1 – Test circuits for insulation resistance measurements . 12
Figure 2 – Test circuit for voltage proof test . 13
Figure 3 – Test circuit for oscillator input power measurement . 13
Figure 4 – Test circuit for oven and oscillator input power measurement . 14
Figure 5 – Test circuit for measurement of output frequency, method1 . 15
Figure 6 – Test circuit for measurement of output frequency, method 2 . 15
Figure 7 – Test circuit for measurement of frequency/temperature characteristics . 16
Figure 8 – Thermal transient behaviour of typical oscillator . 18
Figure 9 – Generalized oscillator circuit . 19
Figure 10 – Test circuit for start-up behaviour and start-up time measurement. 20
Figure 11 – Typical start-up behaviour with slow supply voltage ramp . 20

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Figure 12 – Definition of start-up time . 21
Figure 13 – Supply voltage waveform for periodical t measurement . 22
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Figure 14 – Typical oscillator stabilization characteristic . 22
Figure 15 – Example of retrace characteristic . 23
Figure 16 – Test circuit for the measurement of output voltage . 24
Figure 17 – Test circuit for the measurement of pulse outputs . 24
Figure 18 – Characteristics of an output waveform . 24
Figure 19 – Test circuit for harmonic distortion measurement . 25
Figure 20 – Quasi-sinusoidal output waveforms . 25
Figure 21 – Frequency spectrum for harmonic distortion . 26
Figure 22 – Test circuit for the determination of isolation between output ports . 28
Figure 23 – Test circuit for measuring suppression of gated oscillators . 29
Figure 24 – Test circuit for 3-state disable mode output current . 29
Figure 25 – Test circuit for output gating time – 3-state . 30
Figure 26 – Test circuit for modulation index measurement . 31
Figure 27 – Modulation waveform for index calculation . 31
Figure 28 – Logarithmic signal amplitude scale . 31
Figure 29 – Test circuit to determine amplitude modulation sensitivity . 33
Figure 30 – Frequency spectrum of amplitude modulation distortion . 33
Figure 31 – Test circuit to determine pulse amplitude modulation . 34
Figure 32 – Pulse modulation characteristic . 35
Figure 33 – Test circuit for the determination of modulation input impedance . 36
Figure 34 – Test circuit for the measurement of f.m. deviation . 36
Figure 35 – Test circuit for the measurement of f.m. sensitivity . 38
Figure 36 – Test circuit for the measurement of frequency modulation distortion . 39
Figure 37 – Test circuit for the measurement of single-sideband phase noise . 40
Figure 38 – Typical noise pedestal spectrum . 42
Figure 39 – Test circuit for the measurement of incidental frequency modulation . 44
Figure 40 – Test circuit for method 1 . 45
Figure 41 – Test circuit for method 2 . 46
Figure 42 – Circuit modifications for methods 1 and 2 . 47
Figure 43 – Time-domain short-term frequency stability of a typical 5 MHz precision
oscillator . 48
Figure 44 – Radiated interference tests . 49
Figure 45 – Characteristics of line impedance of stabilizing network . 50
Figure 46 – Circuit diagram of line impedance of stabilizing network . 51
Figure 47 – Reflow temperature profile for solderability . 55
Figure 48 – Reflow temperature profile for resistance to soldering heat . 56

Table 1 – Measuring sets bandwidth . 52
Table 2 – Tensile force . 52
Table 3 – Thrust force . 53
Table 4 – Bending force . 53

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Table 5 – Torque force . 54
Table 6 – Solderability – Test condition, reflow method . 55
Table 7 – Resistance to soldering heat – Test condition and severity, reflow method . 57

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International Standard IEC 62884-1 has been prepared by IEC technical committee 49:
Piezoelectric, dielectric and electrostatic devices and associated materials for frequency
control, selection and detection.
The text of this International Standard is based on the following documents:
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IEC 62884-1:2017  IEC 2017 – 7 –
A list of all parts in the IEC 62884 series, published under the general title Measurement
techniques of piezoelectric, dielectric and electrostatic oscillators, can be found on the IEC
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1 Scope
This part of IEC 62884 specifies the measurement techniques for piezoelectric, dielectric and
electrostatic oscillators, including Dielectric Resonator Oscillators (DROs) and oscillators
using FBAR (hereinafter referred to as "Oscillator").
NOTE Dielectric Resonator Oscillators (DROs) and oscillators using FBAR are under consideration.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their
content constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition
cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including
any amendments) applies.
IEC 60027 (all parts), Letter symbols to be used in electrical technology
IEC 60050-561, International electrotechnical vocabulary – Part 561: Piezoelectric, dielectric
and electrostatic devices and associated materials for frequency control, selection and
detection. Available at http://www.electropedia.org
IEC 60068-1:2013, Environmental testing – Part 1: General and guidance
IEC 60068-2-1, Environmental testing – Part 2-1: Tests – Test A: Cold
IEC 60068-2-2, Environmental testing – Part 2-2: Tests – Test B: Dry heat
IEC 60068-2-6, Environmental testing – Part 2-6: Tests – Test Fc: Vibration (sinusoidal)
IEC 60068-2-7, Basic environmental testing procedures – Part 2-7: Tests – Test Ga and
guidance: Acceleration, steady state
IEC 60068-2-10:2005, Environmental testing – Part 2-10: Tests – Test J and guidance: Mould
growth
IEC 60068-2-13, Basic environmental testing procedures – Part 2-13: Tests – Test M: Low air
pressure
IEC 60068-2-14, Environmental testing – Part 2-14: Tests – Test N: Change of temperature
IEC 60068-2-17:1994, Basic environmental testing procedures – Part 2-17: Tests – Test Q:
Sealing
IEC 60068-2-20, Environmental testing – Part 2-20: Tests – Test T: Test methods for
solderability and resistance to soldering heat of devices with leads
IEC 60068-2-21, Environmental testing – Part 2-21: Tests – Test U: Robustness of
terminations and integral mounting devices

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IEC 60068-2-27, Environmental testing – Part 2-27: Tests – Test Ea and guidance: Shock
IEC 60068-2-30, Environmental testing – Part 2-30: Tests – Test Db: Damp heat, cyclic
(12 h + 12 h cycle)
IEC 60068-2-31, Environmental testing – Part 2-31: Tests – Test Ec: Rough handling shocks,
primarily for equipment-type specimens
IEC 60068-2-45, Basic environmental testing procedures – Part 2-45: Tests – Test XA and
guidance: Immersion in cleaning solvents
IEC 60068-2-52, Environmental testing – Part 2-52: Tests – Test Kb: Salt mist, cyclic (sodium,
chloride solution)
IEC 60068-2-58, Environmental testing – Part 2-58: Tests – Test Td: Test methods for
solderability, resistance to dissolution of metallization and to soldering heat of surface
mounting devices (SMD)
IEC 60068-2-64, Environmental testing – Part 2-64: Tests – Test Fh: Vibration, broadband
random and guidance
IEC 60068-2-78, Environmental testing – Part 2-78: Tests – Test Cab: Damp heat, steady
state
IEC 60469, Transitions, pulses and related waveforms – Terms, definitions and algorithms
IEC 60617, Graphical symbols for diagrams. Available at http://std.iec.ch/iec60617
IEC 60679-1:2017, Piezoelectric, dielectric and electrostatic oscillators of assessed quality –
Part 1: Generic specification
ISO 80000-1, Quantities and units – Part 1: General
Where any discrepancies occur for any reason, documents shall rank in the following order of
precedence:
– detail specification;
– sectional specification;
– generic specification;
– any other international documents (for example of the IEC) to which reference is made.
The same order of precedence shall apply to equivalent national documents.
3 Terms and definitions
3.1 General
Units, graphical symbols, letter symbols and terminology shall, wherever possible, be taken
from the following standards:
• IEC 60027;
• IEC 60050-561;
• IEC 60469;
• IEC 60617;
• ISO 80000-1.
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3.2 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in IEC 60679-1 apply.
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4 Test and measurement procedures
4.1 General
The test and measurement procedures shall be carried out in accordance with the relevant
detail specification.
4.2 Test and measurement conditions
4.2.1 Standard conditions for testing
Unless otherwise specified, all tests shall be carried out under the standard atmospheric
conditions for testing as specified in 4.3 of IEC 60068-1:2013.
– Temperature: 15 °C to 35 °C;
– Relative humidity: 25 % to 75 %;
– Air pressure: 86 kPa to 106 kPa (860 mbar to 1 060 mbar).
In case of dispute, the referee conditions are the following:
– Temperature: 25 °C ± 2 °C;
– Relative humidity: 48 % to 52 %;
– Air pressure: 86 kPa to 106 kPa (860 mbar to 1 060 mbar).
Before measurements are made, Oscillator shall be stored at the measuring temperature for a
time sufficient to allow Oscillator to reach thermal equilibrium. Controlled recovery conditions
and standard conditions for assisted drying are given in 4.4 and 4.5 of IEC 60068-1:2013.
The ambient temperature during the measurements shall be recorded and stated in the test
report.
4.2.2 Equilibrium conditions
All electrical tests shall be conducted under equilibrium conditions, unless otherwise specified.
When test conditions cause a significant change with time of the characteristic being
measured, means of compensation for such effects shall be specified, for example the period
of time that Oscillator shall be maintained at specified test conditions before making a
measurement.
4.2.3 Air flow conditions for temperature tests
When devices are to be measured at temperatures other than 25 °C ± 2 °C, they shall be
subjected to adequate forced air circulation to ensure close temperature control.
lf heat loss due to forced air circulation affects the performance of Oscillator, still air
conditions shall be simulated by enclosing Oscillator in a draught shield consisting of a
thermally conducting box, having internal dimensions so that a sufficient clearance is

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maintained from all surfaces of Oscillator. The temperature at which measurements should be
taken under these conditions is the reference point temperature on the surface of the draught
shield.
If a draught shield is necessary, it shall be used for both high and low temperature tests.
4.2.4 Power supplies
DC power sources used in the testing of crystal controlled oscillators shall not have a ripple
content large enough to effect the desired accuracy of measurement; AC power sources shall
be transient free. When the ripple and/or the transient content of the power sources are
critical to the measurement being performed, their effects shall be fully defined in the detail
specification.
4.2.5 Precision of measurement
The limits given in the detail specification are true values. Measurement inaccuracies shall be
taken into account when evaluating the results. Precautions should be taken to reduce
measurement errors to a minimum.
4.2.6 Precautions
4.2.6.1 Measurements
The measurement circuits shown for specified electrical tests are the preferred circuits. Due
allowance shall be made for any loading effects in cases where the measuring apparatus
modifies the characteristics being examined.
4.2.6.2 Electrostatic sensitive devices
Where the component is identified as electrostatic sensitive, precautions shall be taken to
prevent damage from electrostatic charge before, during, and after test (see IEC 61000-4-2).
4.2.7 Alternative test methods
Measurements shall preferably be carried out using the methods specified. Any other method
giving equivalent results may be used, except in case of dispute.
NOTE “Equivalent” means that the value of the characteristic established by such other methods falls within the
specified limits when measured by the specified method.
4.3 Visual inspection
4.3.1 General
Unless otherwise specified, external visual examination shall be performed under normal
factory lighting and visual conditions.
4.3.2 Visual test A
Oscillator shall be visually examined to ensure that the condition, workmanship and finish are
satisfactory. The marking shall be legible.
4.3.3 Visual test B
Oscillator shall be visually examined under ×10 magnification. There shall be no cracks in the
glass or damage to the terminations. Minute flaking around the further edge of a meniscus
shall not be considered a crack.

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4.3.4 Visual test C
Oscillator shall be visually examined. There shall be no corrosion or other deterioration likely
to impair satisfactory operation. The marking shall be legible.
4.4 Dimensions and gauging procedures
4.4.1 Dimensions – Test A
The dimensions, spacing, and alignment of the terminations shall be checked and shall
comply with the specified values.
4.4.2 Dimensions – Test B
The dimensions shall be measured and shall comply with the specified values.
4.5 Electrical test procedures
4.5.1 Insulation resistance
A maximum voltage of 20 V, unless otherwise stated in the detail specification, shall be
applied to the specified test points using the test circuit shown in Figure 1a. The resulting
current shall be measured. It shall be less than the specified maximum value.
Alternatively, the resistance shall be directly measured with an ohmmeter (see Figure 1b). It
shall be greater than the minimum specified.
Precautions shall be taken to ensure that measurements are made across the specified points
with an applied voltage of the correct polarity and not exceeding the specified value. Failure
to observe any of these conditions can result in damage to the device under test.
After the test, measurements shall be made to ensure that Oscillator is still functional.
A
Oscillator
Power supply V
V : Voltmeter
A : Ammeter
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a) – Voltage-current method
Oscillator
Ohmmeter
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b) – Ohmmeter method
Figure 1 – Test circuits for insulation resistance measurements
4.5.2 Voltage proof
The specified voltage shall be applied only across the designated terminals, using the test
circuit shown in Figure 2, after any specified preconditioning procedures have been applied.
The source resistance and maximum permissible current flow shall be stated in the detail
specification.
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There shall be no arcing or other evidence of electrical breakdown.
After the test, measurements shall be made to ensure that Oscillator is still functional.
Source resistance
A
V
Oscillator
Voltage
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source
Figure 2 – Test circuit for voltage proof test
4.5.3 Input power
4.5.3.1 Oscillator input power
Oscillator shall be connected to the power supply and specified load as shown in Figure 3.
The specified voltage shall be applied and allowed to stabilize for the specified time.
Measurements of the voltage and current shall be made at the reference temperature, unless
otherwise stated in the detail specification. The input power shall be calculated using these
measurements.
A
Power supply Oscillator
Load
V
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Figure 3 – Test circuit for oscillator input power measurement
4.5.3.2 Oven and oscillator input power
Oscillator shall be connected to the test circuit (see note to Figure 4) and placed in the
environmental chamber as shown in Figure 4. The load and supply voltage(s) shall be as
specified in the detail specification. Where the input power to Oscillator will be affected by
forced air circulation, still air conditions shall be simulated by enclosing Oscillator in a draught
shield, as described in 4.2.3. Readings of voltage and current shall be taken at the specified
temperatures as stated in the detail specification (usually at the minimum and maximum of the
operating temperature range, as well as at the reference temperature).
The temperature will normally be taken as the reference point temperature on the surface of
the draught shield, when used. If peak power is specified, the transient values of voltage and
current shall be measured when the environmental chamber is adjusted to each of the
specified temperatures. In this case, it can be necessary to attach a recording meter to the
ammeter and/or voltmeter, so as to measure adequately the transient values.
Oscillator and oven shall be allowed to reach thermal equilibrium at the operating temperature,
while unenergized, prior to any measurement of peak power. Should peak power be required,
the environmental chamber shall have a thermal time constant significantly less than that of
the oven-oscillator combination being measured.
The input power is calculated using the measured values of voltage and current.

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Environmental chamber
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RF power supply
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Load
RF circuit
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