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SHOCK-EXCITED OSCILLATOR

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4333530

S> A shock-excited quartz crystal oscillator is described. The circuit was specifically designed for application in micro-time measuring work to provide an oscillator which immediately goes into oscillation upon receipt of a trigger pulse and abruptly ceases oscillation when a second pulse is received. To achieve the instant action, the crystal has a prestressing voltage applied across it. A monostable multivibrator receives the on and off trigger pulses and discharges a pulse through the crystal to initiate or terminate oscillation instantly.

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-12-007031
Assignee:
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Number(s):
US 2817019
OSTI ID:
4333530
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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