Coaxial Resonator VCO suits low phase noise applications.
Press Release Summary:
Operating in L-band at 1,600 MHz with tuning voltage range of 0.5-4.5 Vdc, RoHS-compliant CRO1600C-LF features typical phase noise of -119 dBc/Hz @ 10 KHz offset and tuning sensitivity of 5 MHz/V. Additional features include 2nd harmonic suppression of -25 dBc (typ) and 0.50 x 0.50 x 0.22 in. MINI package. Solution delivers typical output power of -3.25 dBm @ 5 Vdc while drawing 16 mA (typ) over -40 to +85ºC range and is suited for automated surface mount assembly and reflow.
Original Press Release:
Coaxial Resonator VCO CRO1600C-LF Features Excellent Phase Noise & 2nd Harmonics Suppression
SAN DIEGO, September 18, 2008: Z-Communications, Inc. announces a new RoHS compliant Coaxial Resonator VCO (Voltage-Controlled Oscillator) model CRO1600C-LF in L-band. The CRO1600C-LF operates at 1600 MHz with a tuning voltage range of 0.5-4.5 Vdc. This VCO features an excellent typical phase noise of -119 dBc/Hz @ 10 KHz offset and a typical tuning sensitivity of 5 MHz/V.
The CRO1600C-LF is designed to deliver a typical output power of -3.25 dBm at 5 Vdc supply while drawing 16 mA (typical) over the temperature range of -40º to 85º C. This VCO features excellent 2nd harmonic suppression of -25 dBc (typ) and comes in Z-Comm's industry standard MINI package measuring 0.50 in. x 0.50 in. x 0.22 in. It is available in tape and reel packaging for production requirements. The CRO1600C-LF is also ideal for automated surface mount assembly and reflow.
CRO1600C-LF is well suited for clock source and fixed wireless applications that require ultra low phase noise performance. Additional specifications for this product can be found online at www.zcomm.com/webstore/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=CRO1600C-LF
For further information on this model or any other product from Z-Communications, Inc. please contact our Applications department via e-mail at applications@zcomm.com or call us at 858-621-2700.
Part Number: CRO1600C-LF
Delivery: Stock-6 weeks
Contact: Z-Communications, Inc.
Tel: 858-621-2700
Fax: 858-621-2722
Email Technical Support - mailto:applications@zcomm.com
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