ECS

About ECS Inc. International

ECS Inc. International develops and supplies passive electronic components with an emphasis on frequency control, synchronization and timing solutions.

The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Lenexa, Kansas, United States.

ECS provides quartz crystals, oscillators, filters, resonators, real-time clocks and power inductors for equipment manufacturers and electronic engineers.

Its products serve industrial, automotive, communications, computing, medical and connected-device applications.

When selecting ECS components, engineers should verify frequency accuracy, electrical specifications, stability, mounting dimensions and relevant qualifications.

ECS Frequency Control & Passive Component Categories

ECS provides timing and magnetic components for circuit synchronization, filtering and power management.

1. SMD and Through-Hole Quartz Crystals

ECS quartz crystals provide resonant frequency references for embedded processors, communication circuits and electronic controllers.

Available constructions include surface-mount and through-hole crystals. Selection requires checking nominal frequency, load capacitance, tolerance, ESR and operating temperature.

2. 32.768 kHz Tuning-Fork and Automotive Crystals

ECS tuning-fork crystals support RTC timing and low-frequency clock generation. Selected automotive-qualified crystal families are also available.

Important specifications include frequency stability, temperature range, ESR, package size and applicable AEC-Q200 qualification.

3. Standard and MultiVolt Crystal Oscillators

ECS crystal oscillators generate clock outputs for digital and communications applications.

The portfolio includes SMD oscillators and MultiVolt products that operate over supported supply voltage ranges. Engineers should review frequency, supply voltage, jitter, output format and startup performance.

4. TCXO, VCXO, OCXO and Programmable Oscillators

ECS precision oscillators provide specialized frequency stability and control. TCXO products compensate temperature variation, VCXO devices support frequency tuning, and OCXO designs offer enhanced stability.

Programmable oscillators support selectable or factory-configured frequency requirements. Selection should include stability, phase noise, control interface and power consumption.

5. Real-Time Clock Components

ECS real-time clocks provide timekeeping functions for electronic devices, including battery-powered and remotely deployed systems.

Engineers should consider timekeeping accuracy, supply requirements, backup-power support, interface and operating temperature.

6. Crystal, Ceramic and SAW Resonators and Filters

ECS resonators and filters provide frequency selection and signal filtering in communication and electronic circuits.

These include ceramic resonators and selected SAW, crystal and ceramic filters. Review center frequency, bandwidth, insertion loss and impedance requirements.

7. Power Inductors

ECS power inductors provide magnetic energy storage and filtering for electronic power supplies and DC-DC converters.

Selection parameters include inductance, rated current, saturation current, DCR, temperature limits and package dimensions.

Applications of ECS Electronic Components

ECS components provide stable timing, filtering and power functions across electronic systems.

• Industrial Automation: Frequency references for controllers and communication equipment.
• Automotive Electronics: Qualified timing components for vehicle systems.
• Wireless Communications: Crystals, oscillators and filters for radio equipment.
• IoT Devices: Low-power clock references and RTC solutions.
• Medical Equipment: Timing and passive components for compatible instruments.
• Computers and Networking: Clock generation and synchronization.
• Power Management: Inductors for switching regulators and embedded power supplies.

The exact ECS part must meet application-specific electrical, mechanical and reliability specifications.

How to Find ECS Components by Manufacturer Part Number

Customers sourcing ECS crystals, oscillators and inductors should provide the full Manufacturer Part Number (MPN).

• Manufacturer: ECS Inc. International.
• MPN: Exact complete part number.
• Component Type: Crystal, oscillator, RTC, resonator, filter or inductor.
• Timing Specifications: Frequency, tolerance, stability, output type and jitter.
• Electrical Specifications: Voltage, load capacitance, ESR, inductance or current as applicable.
• Mechanical Requirements: Package dimensions and PCB footprint.
• Quantity and Delivery: Required quantity and target date.

Before approving alternatives, compare the official datasheets, output compatibility, frequency stability, environmental ratings and electrical characteristics.