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"A circuit within a computer that creates a series of pulses that pace the computer's electronic system. The oscillator clock synchronizes, paces and coordinates the operations of the computer's circuit." -- webopedia

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Crystal Oscillators are more stable oscillator. and used as Local Oscillator in Radio Receivers

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Q: What is the purpose of an oscillator crystal?
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