Kyocera's New CX2016SA Crystal Unit Targets Versatile Electronics
Global, Friday, 3 January 2025.
Kyocera launches the CX2016SA crystal unit, enhancing performance across laptops, TVs, audio, gaming, and automotive tech with its precise and stable electronic capabilities.
Technical Specifications and Design
The CX2016SA crystal unit showcases impressive miniaturization, measuring just 2.05×1.65×0.45 mm with a weight of 6.30 mg [1][3]. This ultra-compact component demonstrates remarkable thermal resilience, operating across temperature ranges from -40°C to +150°C [1]. The unit employs piezoelectric effects within its ceramic package design [1], ensuring stability and precision in signal generation [GPT].
Market Applications and Integration
Kyocera has positioned the CX2016SA for integration across a diverse range of electronic applications. The crystal unit is specifically engineered for automotive infotainment and safety systems, while also serving consumer electronics including laptops, flat TVs, audio devices, and gaming machines [1][3]. Its reflow compatibility [1] makes it particularly suitable for modern manufacturing processes, facilitating efficient mass production with packaging options of 3,000 or 15,000 units per reel [1].
Industry Context and Market Trends
The launch of the CX2016SA comes at a time when the semiconductor component market is experiencing significant growth. The broader sapphire semiconductor market, which includes crystal-based components, is projected to expand from 1.28 billion USD in 2023 to 5.0 billion USD by 2032 [4]. This growth is driven by increasing demand for efficient electronic devices and the expansion of IoT applications [4], positioning Kyocera’s new crystal unit to capitalize on these market dynamics.
Manufacturing and Quality Assurance
The CX2016SA reflects the industry’s shift towards sustainable manufacturing practices [4]. Its ceramic package construction and precise specifications demonstrate Kyocera’s commitment to quality in the voltage-controlled crystal oscillator (VCXO) segment [3]. The component’s compatibility with various electronic systems showcases its versatility, particularly in the growing automotive electronics sector where reliability and precision are paramount [1][3].