I know I can produce clock pulses using a crystal (2 pins), a resonator (3 pin devices), or an oscillator (4 pin devices), but how do I decide which part to use? How are they different (in application, not construction)?
For my application, I would like to conserve (9V) battery power and minimize physical size. I do not always need the clock for long periods of time, so is there a method to conserve power or is power insignificant?
For my application, I would like to conserve (9V) battery power and minimize physical size. I do not always need the clock for long periods of time, so is there a method to conserve power or is power insignificant?
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