XTAL002998 – IQD

The XTAL002998, manufactured by IQD, is a surface-mount crystal resonator supplied on tape and reel packaging. The “IQD 1997 REEL” marking likely refers to an internal IQD reel specification or manufacturing date code. The “2K REEL” designation indicates a standard reel capacity of 2000 units. The “827 PART REEL” marking signifies that the specific reel contains 827 individual crystal resonators. This information is crucial for inventory management and automated pick-and-place assembly processes. Engineers must verify the reel count upon receipt to ensure sufficient components are available for production runs and to reconcile against purchase orders. The tape and reel format conforms to industry standards for automated handling, ensuring compatibility with standard SMT assembly equipment.