Voltage Controlled Oscillator features low phase noise.

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Operating at 3,500 MHz with tuning voltage of 0.5-4.5 Vdc, Model CRO3500C-LF features typical phase noise of -111 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset and tuning sensitivity of 5 MHz/V. Unit delivers output power of 2 dBm at 5 Vdc supply while drawing 20 mA over temperature range of -40 to 85°C. Housed in MINI-16-SM package measuring 0.5 x 0.5 x 0.22 in., RoHS-compliant VCO features typical second harmonic suppression of -15 dBc and is suited for digital radio and satellite communication applications.



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VCO: CRO3500C-LF Features Low Phase Noise



Z-Communications, Inc. announces a new RoHS compliant VCO (Voltage-Controlled Oscillator) model CRO3500C-LF in S-band. The CRO3500C-LF operates at 3500 MHz with a tuning voltage range of 0.5-4.5 Vdc. This VCO features a typical phase noise of -111 dBc/Hz @ 10 KHz offset and a typical tuning sensitivity of 5 MHz/V.

The CRO3500C-LF is designed to deliver a typical output power of 2 dBm at 5 Vdc supply while drawing 20 mA (typical) over the temperature range of -40º to 85º C. 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 CRO3500C-LF is also ideal for automated surface mount assembly and reflow.

CRO3500C-LF is well suited for digital radio and satellite communication 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=CRO3500C-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: CRO3500C-LF

Delivery: Stock-4 weeks

Contact: Z-Communications, Inc.

Phone: 858-621-2700

Fax: 858-486-1927

Email Technical Support - mailto:applications@zcomm.com

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