
CrystalTwo Switch
Function
The INFICON® CrystalTwo Switch will allow a single Crystal Interface Unit (XIU) to 
sequentially communicate to one of two crystal transducers. It may be used with any two 
single type sensors or with a single dual sensor. The internal switching mechanism is 
designed to minimize any loss of electrical signal through the device to very low levels 
and will generally not have any effect on the measurement system’s performance or 
crystal (Xtal) life.
Specifications
Part Number
779-220-G1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CrystalTwo Switch with two 6” (152.4 mm)
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BNC cables
IPN 074-380-P1C
779-220-G2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CrystalTwo Switch with two 20” (508 mm)
BNC cables
Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . quantity 1, female BNC
Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . quantity 2, female BNC
Operating frequency. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.0 to 4.5 MHz
Insertion loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . less than 1 dB at specified operating frequencies
Basic size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.5” (38.1 mm) hexagonal x 1.139” (28.931 mm) 
Thick
Clearance for connectors . . . . . . . . . 2.5” (63.5 mm) radius from hexagon’s center
Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 ea. #6-32 and 2 ea. #10-32 tapped holes for 
mounting in various orientations
Switching voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 V AC or DC nominal, polarity independent
Switching power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 mW, nominal
Control wires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . insulated hookup wire approximately 16” 
(406.4 mm) long, inline rectifier module allows use 
of AC or reverse polarity hookup
Temperature range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 – 50°C
Humidity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 – 85%
Switching time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . less than 0.1 second; exclusive of measurement 
instrument’s acquisition, optimization and 
stabilization requirements
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Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . two 6” (152.4 mm) male-male BNC cables for 
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.5 oz. (100 g)
Compatibility
The CrystalTwo Switch is compatible with all ModeLock Deposition Controllers. Refer to 
your instrument operating manual for crystal switching details.
Installation
See Figure 1 and Figure 2. The CrystalTwo Switch requires 24 volt power to switch the  
XIU to XTAL 2. In the un-powered condition the electrical connection is between the XIU 
and XTAL 1. The 24 volt power may be either polarity of DC or AC; the inline rectifier 
package insures that the switch is properly powered.
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attachment between CrystalTwo and 
feedthroughs. Alternatively, a CrystalTwo Switch 
with two 20” (508 mm) male-male BNC cables can 
be purchased.
IPN 074-380-P1C
There are two 6” or two 20” BNC cables shipped with each CrystalTwo Switch. These 
are to be used to connect the two outputs (XTAL 1 & XTAL 2) to the feedthrough of the 
appropriate transducer. It is suggested that the cable supplied with the XIU be used to 
connect the XIU to the terminal marked XIU on the CrystalTwo switch.
Rigidly mounting the switch is suggested, especially if there is a possibility of frequent 
movement of the cables. There are 6 threaded mounting holes available for permanently 
mounting the CrystalTwo Switch. Four #6-32 holes are available on the hexagonal base 
and two #10-32 holes are available on one side face. 
Integration With Controller
Coordination of the CrystalTwo Switch with the deposition process is very 
straightforward. Use the Crystal Switch relay function with normally open contacts and 
parallel the CrystalTwo Switch’s control wires with those of the Shutter Actuator control 
valve. This will transfer electrical contact to the backup transducer as the shutter 
exposes it. 
It is normal for the controller to not use the information from the new crystal immediately 
as it takes about one second for the measurement system to acquire and optimize the 
resonance. There is also a built-in delay to allow the freshly exposed crystal to thermally 
stabilize. This switching sequence normally lasts 5-6 seconds.
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Xtal 1 Xtal 2
Xtal 1
Xtal 1
Xtal 2
Air 
Supply
Parallel Electrical
Connection
Pneumatic Shutter
Activator Control
Valve
CrystalTwo
Switch
Rectifier 
Package
XIU
CrystalTwo Switch
Figure 1 Typical Installation; CrystalTwo Switch and Dual Sensor
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CrystalTwo Switch
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Figure 2 Outline Drawing of CrystalTwo with Rectifier Package
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