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PSpice - Modelling Quartz Crystals Purpose

This document explains how a Quartz Crystal can be modeled using a series RLC circuit and a parallel (package) Capacitor. Please note that Crystal Oscillators are available in the XTAL.OLB Library...

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This document explains how a Quartz Crystal can be modeled using a series RLC circuit and a parallel (package) Capacitor. Please note that Crystal Oscillators are available in the XTAL.OLB Library under the SPB/OrCAD Installation. 

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