Crystal Issue in Atmel AT89S8253?

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g_shyam1682

Joined Jan 25, 2010
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Hello friends,


I am using Atmel AT89S8253.
Currently I am using crystal 20 MHz with 27 pf ceramic capacitor, I am facing following problems

-- It dows processor speed upto 1/3. sometimes result it hang processor
-- Sometimes crystal is defected.

I am looking for option for same.

so guys do you have any suggestion???

Suggestion is highly appreciated
Thanks in advance
 

mik3

Joined Feb 4, 2008
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You need two 27pF ceramic capacitors, from each pin of the crystal to ground. Also, some crystals, depending on their cut method, need a 25 Ohm resistor in series with one pin of the crystal and the microcontroller. You can find that information in the datasheet of the crystal.
 
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