Application of Epson Crystal Unit FC2012AN in 5G RedCap

Mar 28,2025
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Today, with the deep penetration of 5G technology into the field of the Internet of Things, RedCap (5G lightweight), as a key technology connecting medium and high-speed IoT scenarios, is accelerating the intelligent upgrading of industrial, medical, wearable and other fields. The Epson FC2012AN low ESR crystal unit, with its groundbreaking small size, low power consumption, and high stability design, has become an ideal choice for RedCap device clock systems, providing a solid guarantee for efficient operation of devices in complex environments.

The Epson FC2012AN crystal unit is an ideal choice for RedCap devices due to the following characteristics:

1. Ultra low ESR and high stability

The low equivalent series resistance (ESR) design of FC2012AN significantly reduces signal transmission losses and improves energy efficiency. Its high frequency stability (± 10ppm) ensures precise clock synchronization of RedCap terminals in complex industrial environments, meeting the requirements of 5G networks for low latency (<10ms) and high reliability.

2. Ultimate power optimization

RedCap terminals need to achieve long battery life in sensor, wearable, and other scenarios. The low-power characteristics of FC2012AN, combined with RedCap technology's eDRX (Extended Discontinuous Reception) and measurement relaxation mechanism, can shorten device wake-up time by 50%. The ESR values of FC2012AN are as low as 35 k Ω (+25 ℃), 50 k Ω (-40 to+85 ℃), and 60 k Ω (-40 to+105 ℃), which helps reduce energy consumption and further extend battery life.

3. Compact size and industrial grade durability

Using a micro package (2.0 × 1.6mm), FC2012AN can be easily integrated into space limited equipment such as AGV controllers and smart meters

And adapt to harsh environments such as chemical parks and intelligent manufacturing through impact resistance and high temperature resistance design.

4. Wide temperature range

FC2012AN is capable of stable operation within a wide temperature range of -40 ° C to+105 ° C, making it suitable for various industrial environmental conditions.

5. Easy to vibrate

Due to its low ESR characteristics, FC2012AN is prone to vibration and has low driving current and circuit losses, which helps improve the reliability and performance of the equipment.

Application scenarios of Epson crystal oscillator FC2012AN in 5G RedCap:

1. Industrial automation

In the 5G+AGV scheduling project between Guangdong Unicom and Midea Group, FC2012AN provides stable clock signals for RedCap CPE, enabling wireless connection between PLC controllers and distributed IO with latency controlled within 20ms.

2. Smart chemical industry

The world's first 5G RedCap chemical park adopts FC2012AN to support instrument data acquisition, reducing management costs by 80% and reducing violations by 78% after replacing wired networks.

3. Wearable devices

The high integration and low power consumption characteristics of FC2012AN make it suitable for smart watches, medical monitoring devices, etc., with a battery life of up to 2 years.

As Epson's innovative achievement in the field of crystal units, FC2012AN provides a high-performance clock solution for 5G RedCap devices through its small size, low ESR, and wide temperature range design. With the large-scale deployment of RedCap technology worldwide, FC2012AN will continue to promote the miniaturization, low power consumption, and intelligent development of IoT devices, helping to build a more efficient and reliable world of the Internet of Things.