How do I simulate a crystal oscillator?

Open this page and use the live Power System Analyzer tool below — set your inputs and the simulation runs instantly in your browser using real numerics. No install, no account needed.

Yes. The simulation runs free in your browser. A one-time unlock or a Pro plan adds advanced parameters, saved presets, data import, and clean exports.

Can I use my own numbers?

Absolutely — every input is adjustable, and with data import you can drive a crystal oscillator from your own measurements.

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Power System Analyzer for a crystal oscillator

Simulate a crystal oscillator live in your browser. This runs the real Power System Analyzer solver — adjust the inputs, watch it respond instantly, and export the result. No install, no account.

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Three Phase

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Three-Phase PowerLive

the grid's backbone

Controls

Speed1×

Presets

Line voltage (V)

Line current (A)

Power factor

Three-phase power delivers energy on three conductors carrying sinusoids 120° apart, so total power is constant and motors self-start. Line and phase voltages differ by √3, and real power is P = √3·V_line·I·cosφ. The power factor cosφ measures how much current actually does useful work.

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Data Inspector

Phase voltage231 V

Real power P12.5 kW

Apparent S13.9 kVA

Reactive Q6.0 kVAR

Governing equation

P = 3 V_{L} I cos φ = 3 \times 400 \times 20 \times 0.9 = 12.5 kW

Reading this result: Real power P = √3·V_line·I·cosφ = 12.5 kW, trailing the 13.9 kVA apparent power by the angle φ = 26°.

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Transmission Line

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Transmission Line & VSWRLive

impedance matching · reflections

Controls

Speed1×

Presets

Line impedance Z₀ (Ω)

Load resistance RL (Ω)

Load reactance XL (Ω)

When a transmission line meets a load that does not match its impedance, part of the wave reflects. Incident and reflected waves combine into a standing-wave pattern measured by the VSWR. A perfect match (RL = Z₀, XL = 0) gives VSWR 1 and no reflection — the goal of every antenna and RF design.

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Reflection |Γ|0.200

VSWR1.50 : 1

Return loss14.0 dB

Matchpoor

Governing equation

∣Γ∣ = \frac{Z _{L} - Z _{0}}{Z _{L} + Z _{0}} = 0.200, VSWR = 1.50

Reading this result: A large resistive mismatch reflects much of the wave, giving a high VSWR and deep nulls in the standing-wave pattern.

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About this simulation

The full Power System Analyzer tool models a crystal oscillator with the same numerics engineers and scientists use — running entirely client-side. Change any parameter and the result updates in real time, so you can build intuition, check a design, or teach the concept without spreadsheets or installs.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I simulate a crystal oscillator?: Open this page and use the live Power System Analyzer tool below — set your inputs and the simulation runs instantly in your browser using real numerics. No install, no account needed.
Is it free?: Yes. The simulation runs free in your browser. A one-time unlock or a Pro plan adds advanced parameters, saved presets, data import, and clean exports.
Can I use my own numbers?: Absolutely — every input is adjustable, and with data import you can drive a crystal oscillator from your own measurements.