Raltron, a leader in frequency control components, wireless antenna products, and high-quality audio components, today announced the RT1008 series, an ultra-small 32.768 kHz surface mount tuning fork crystal designed for wearable applications. Measuring 1.0 x 0.8 mm with an ultra-thin 0.4 mm profile, the RT1008 gives designers a dependable real-time clock (RTC) reference for products where every square millimeter of board space and height matters.
Wearables fit processors, wireless antennas, sensors, and batteries into enclosures that leave little room for supporting components. At 1.0 x 0.8 mm, the RT1008's footprint frees PCB space for larger batteries, additional sensors, or slimmer form factors.
The 32.768 kHz crystal serves as the low-frequency timing source behind timekeeping, sleep-mode wake-up, and Bluetooth Low Energy connection timing in battery-powered devices. The -40°C to +85°C operating range supports devices worn outdoors, during exercise, or in clinical settings.
The RT1008 is ideally suited for:
Smart rings and smartwatches
Fitness and activity trackers
Hearables and wireless earbuds
Wearable medical monitors and patches
Bluetooth Low Energy and IoT modules
Other compact, battery-powered consumer devices
For more information, visit: https://www.raltron.com/khz-crystals-crystal-tuning-fork/
