# Crystal Oscillator Circuit
## Description
Simulation of a crystal oscillator circuit using an LM318 op-amp
A crystal oscillator is an electronic oscillator circuit that uses the mechanical resonance of a vibrating crystal of piezoelectric material to create an electrical signal with a constant frequency.
## Project Details
- **Owner:** thomasjohnson
- **Created:** 1/3/2022
- **Last Updated:** 1/3/2022
- **Visibility:** Public
## Key Components
### OP1 — [Op Amp](https://www.flux.ai/jharwinbarrozo/op-amp.md)
- Minimum Output: -15V
- Gain: 100k
- Maximum Output: 15V
**Pins:**
- IN1
- IN2
- OUT
### X1 — [Crystal Oscillator](https://www.flux.ai/jharwinbarrozo/crystal-oscillator.md)
- Frequency: 1MHz
- Part Type: Oscillator
**Pins:**
- undefined
- undefined
*The full schematic, PCB layout, bill of materials, and interactive design are available at [https://www.flux.ai/thomasjohnson/crystal-oscillator-circuit](https://www.flux.ai/thomasjohnson/crystal-oscillator-circuit).*
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