Industrial MHz Crystal Family — Product Collection (FCX, FSX, HC-49)
Industrial MHz Crystal
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Industrial MHz Crystal Family — Product Collection
This page aggregates product pages referenced by the application note Industrial MHz Crystal Family so you can compare footprints and jump to the correct MHz crystal faster. For new designs, start with FCX SMD. For maintenance builds, keep FSX or HC-49 footprints and use upgrade paths where possible.
What this collection is for (selection snapshot)
Industrial control hardware (PLCs, gateways, sensors, drives, embedded compute modules) typically needs a stable MHz reference for MCU/SoC timing, communication clocks, and subsystem synchronization. On this page you can quickly match footprint (e.g., 1.2×1.0mm, 2.0×1.6mm, 3.2×2.5mm, 5.0×3.2mm, 7.0×5.0mm), then narrow by frequency, load capacitance (CL), tolerance / stability, temperature range, and ESR limits required by your oscillator. If you’re migrating a locked legacy PCB, jump to FSX or HC-49 footprints and use the upgrade guidance to move toward FCX where feasible.
Quick filter
Filter product cards by family group.
FCX series (recommended for new designs)
Modern MHz crystal options across compact SMD footprints and DIP form factors. Pick footprint first, then confirm CL/ESR and temperature grade.
FCX-1S — 1.2×1.0mm SMD MHz Crystal
FCX-2M — 2.5×2.0mm SMD MHz Crystal
FCX-2S — 2.0×1.6mm SMD MHz Crystal
FCX-3G — 3.2×2.5mm SMD MHz Crystal (G)
FCX-3M — 3.2×2.5mm SMD MHz Crystal
FCX-5G — 5.0×3.2mm SMD MHz Crystal (G)
FCX-5M — 5.0×3.2mm SMD MHz Crystal
FCX-7M — 7.0×5.0mm SMD MHz Crystal
FCX-9M — HC-49 SMD MHz Crystal
FCX-4U — UM-4 (DIP) MHz Crystal
FCX-5U — UM-5 (DIP) MHz Crystal
FCX-M1 — UM-1 (DIP) MHz Crystal
FCX-M5 — UM-5 (DIP) MHz Crystal
FSX series (legacy support)
Use for maintenance builds where footprint is locked. For new boards, migrate to FCX where feasible.
FSX-2M — Legacy 2.5×2.0mm SMD MHz Crystal
FSX-2MS — Legacy 2.0×1.6mm SMD MHz Crystal
FSX-3M — Legacy 3.2×2.5mm SMD MHz Crystal
FSX-5L — Legacy 5.0×3.2mm MHz Crystal (L)
FSX-5M — Legacy 5.0×3.2mm SMD MHz Crystal
HC-49 footprints (legacy and transition designs)
Metal-can footprints used in long-life boards. Use these when the mechanical footprint is locked or for specific qualification requirements.
HC-49S — Through-hole MHz Crystal
HC-49US — Through-hole MHz Crystal (Legacy)
HCM49S — HC-49US Style SMD MHz Crystal (Legacy)
Upgrade paths (legacy → recommended FCX)
Use this as a starting point when migrating legacy footprints. Always confirm mechanical compatibility and electrical requirements (CL/ESR/drive level).
| Legacy family / footprint | Recommended target | When to migrate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| FSX-2M 2.5×2.0mm SMD |
FCX-2M | New boards / re-layout allowed | Keep frequency + CL consistent; validate start-up margin after layout. |
| FSX-2MS 2.0×1.6mm SMD |
FCX-2S | Space-constrained redesigns | More sensitive to layout parasitics; confirm ESR limits for your MCU oscillator. |
| FSX-3M 3.2×2.5mm SMD |
FCX-3M / FCX-3G | Mainstream redesigns | Use 3225 as a strong default footprint for industrial timing references. |
| FSX-5M / FSX-5L 5.0×3.2mm SMD |
FCX-5M / FCX-5G | When you want more margin than 3225 | Helpful when oscillator negative resistance margin is tight or for certain compliance requirements. |
| HC-49US Through-hole legacy |
FCX-9M (HC-49 SMD) | Transition to SMD assembly | Confirm mechanical fit and assembly constraints; consider moving further to 3225/5032 if re-layout is possible. |
| UM-1 / UM-5 DIP DIP legacy |
FCX-M1 / FCX-M5 / FCX-4U / FCX-5U | Locked through-hole platforms | Provide oscillator/MCU details in RFQ to speed matching (ESR/drive level constraints). |
Selection & RFQ checklist
Include these details to get a faster match and reduce qualification churn.
- Frequency (MHz) and allowable frequency offset at your operating conditions.
- Footprint / package (e.g., 1.2×1.0mm, 2.0×1.6mm, 3.2×2.5mm, 5.0×3.2mm, 7.0×5.0mm, HC-49, UM DIP).
- Load capacitance (CL) target from the oscillator/MCU datasheet, plus any measured effective load on PCB.
- ESR limits or the oscillator/MCU part number so we can align ESR grade and start-up margin.
- Operating temperature range (industrial profiles may require wide temperature operation).
- Tolerance / stability requirements, and any special aging, shock, or screening needs.
- Drive level limit (if specified) and application details (industrial control, comms, sensors, etc.).
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