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

  1. Quartz clock — Wikipedia contributors

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