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Crystal load capacitors

Ejemplo C1 = C2 = 16 pF
A crystal's datasheet states its load capacitance Cₗ. The two caps sit in series as seen by the crystal, and the board adds stray capacitance Cₛ (~3–5 pF of traces and MCU pins) — so each cap is .
Ejemplo Nearest E24: 16 pF → CL = 12 pF (0.0%)
Too much capacitance pulls the frequency low and can stop a weak oscillator; too little runs it fast.
Lo que introduces
- Load capacitance CL
- Stray capacitance Cs
- Valor comercial más cercano



