L-Band VCO offers low phase noise at 1,220 MHz.
Press Release Summary:
Operating at 1,220 MHz with tuning voltage of 0-5 Vdc, Model CRO1220A-LF features typical phase noise of -118 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset and typical tuning sensitivity of 2 MHz/V. Unit delivers output power of 3 dBM at 5 Vdc supply while drawing 18 mA over temperature range of 0-70°C. Housed in 0.5 x 0.5 x 0.22 in. MINI-16 package, RoHS-compliant oscillator features typical 2nd harmonic suppression of -24 dBc and is suited for satellite communication and microwave radio applications.
Original Press Release:
Ultra Low Phase Noise at 1220 MHz
Z-Communications, Inc. announces a new RoHS compliant VCO (Voltage-Controlled Oscillator) model CRO1220A-LF in L-band. The CRO1220A-LF operates at 1220 MHz with a tuning voltage range of 0-5 Vdc. This VCO features a typical phase noise of -118 dBc/Hz @ 10 KHz offset and a typical tuning sensitivity of 2 MHz/V.
The CRO1220A-LF is designed to deliver a typical output power of 3 dBm at 5 Vdc supply while drawing 18 mA (typical) over the temperature range of 0º to 70º C. This VCO features typical 2nd harmonic suppression of -24 dBc and comes in Z-Comm's industry standard MINI-16 package measuring 0.5 in. x 0.5 in. x 0.22 in. It is available in tape and reel packaging for production requirements. The CRO1220A-LF is also ideal for automated surface mount assembly and reflow.
CRO1220A-LF is well suited for satellite communication and microwave radio applications that require ultra low phase noise performance. Additional specifications for this product can be found on-line at
http://www.zcomm.com/webstore/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=CRO1220A-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: CRO1220A-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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URL: www.zcomm.com
