>        Thanks for the comments!  As I recall in the Microchip
>Application Notes, they used a muRata resonator with external capacitors.
> I SHOULD review that a bit more closely now that I have the muRata
>catalog.  Anyway, to save board space in a very small product, I've used
>resonators with internal capacitors and no resistors.  It (of course)
>worked in all the prototypes, but in production about 1/3 of the
>resonators are not starting.  I was hoping someone has found a resonator
>with capacitors that works reliably with no other components.  Maybe not!

Good luck finding resonators with internal caps at those speeds.  If you DO
find one, please let me know.

I love Murata/Eries resonators, especially since they're about 50% the
Panasonic price!

Andy

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