How Radiation Affects Crystals and Oscillators in Space Applications (Download)
Quartz-crystal resonators and crystal oscillators used in space must withstand the damaging effects of radiation. Radiation comes in many varieties, and it requires detailed and complex analysis to determine whether a given component will weather any specific space environment and application.
This article provides a big-picture, bird’s-eye view of what’s involved and the types of radiation events to watch out for concerning crystal oscillators.