Thermocompensation Shift
First-order oscillator frequency shift in ppm from a specified ppm-per-degree coefficient and temperature change.
Description
First-order oscillator frequency shift in ppm from a specified ppm-per-degree coefficient and temperature change.
Thermocompensation Shift: First-order oscillator frequency shift in ppm from a specified ppm-per-degree coefficient and temperature change.
When to use Thermocompensation Shift
Use this horology calculation to interpret a stated watch, clock, timing-machine, water-resistance, alarm, or historical respiratory-timing quantity under its defined convention.
- Coefficient Ppm Per Celsius (ppm/C)
- Required number input.
- Temperature Change Celsius (C)
- Required number input.
How Thermocompensation Shift works
First-order oscillator frequency shift in ppm from a specified ppm-per-degree coefficient and temperature change. The tool evaluates the supplied inputs together and returns the named outputs below; it does not infer omitted operating conditions or change the units shown.1
- Frequency Shift Ppm (ppm)
- The resulting frequency shift ppm returned as a number.
Limitations and assumptions
- Mechanical-watch amplitude and beat measurements depend on lift angle, position, state of wind, movement condition, instrument setup, and elapsed sampling. ATM markings are test-pressure classifications rather than literal safe diving depths.
- Use finite inputs in the displayed units and preserve more precision than the final presentation requires. Independently verify safety-critical, financial, compliance, or production decisions.
Alternative or Complementary approaches
Confirm movement specifications and measure in multiple positions and power states; follow the manufacturer's water-resistance guidance and obtain pressure testing after case service.
References
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Quartz clock — Wikipedia contributors
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