> 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!

        Harold, try putting a 10 Megohm resistor across the resonator.
        This _may_ get your failing units oscillating, and at least get
        your production back on track while you look for your preferred
        solution.

___Bob