VCO has phase noise of -114 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset.
Press Release Summary:
Model CRO2690A-LF operates at 2,690 MHz with tuning voltage range of 0.5-4.5 Vdc and features typical tuning sensitivity of 7 MHz/V. Operating over temperature range of -40 to +85ºC, unit delivers output power of 4 dBm at 5 Vdc supply while drawing 22 mA. Second harmonic suppression is -15 dBc for RoHS-compliant product. Measuring 0.5 x 0.5 x 0.22 in., it is suited for satellite communications and test and measurement applications that require ultra low phase noise performance.
Original Press Release:
VCO: CRO2690A-LF Features Low Phase Noise
Z-Communications, Inc. announces a new RoHS compliant VCO (Voltage-Controlled Oscillator) model CRO2690A-LF. The CRO2690A-LF operates at 2690 MHz with a tuning voltage range of 0.5-4.5 Vdc. This VCO features a typical phase noise of -114 dBc/Hz @ 10 KHz offset and a typical tuning sensitivity of 7 MHz/V.
The CRO2690A-LF is designed to deliver a typical output power of 4 dBm at 5 Vdc supply while drawing 22 mA (typical) over the temperature range of -40º to 85ºC. This VCO features typical second harmonic suppression of -15 dBc and comes in Z-Comm's standard MINI-16-SM 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 CRO2690A-LF is also ideal for automated surface mount assembly and reflow.
CRO2690A-LF is well suited for satellite communications and test and measurement 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=CRO2690A-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.
