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Atomic oscillators, or atomic clocks, employ the fundamental physical principles that define world time. When the atoms of certain elements are excited to resonance they emit radiation of a precise frequency. Hydrogen, cesium and rubidium are the elements most commonly used. Oscillators that are synchronised to this frequency produce a timing signal that is extremely accurate and stable – much more so than signals produced by crystal based technology. Symmetricom’s Quantum family achieves this accuracy and stability in atomic oscillators of extraordinarily small size and low power consumption. These atomic clocks are small enough to be embedded directly on a circuit board and are ideal for portable applications where size, weight, and power consumption are key issues.
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