Z-Communications Intros Ultra Low Phase Noise VCO
for Satellite Communication Equipment

July 11, 2013

VCO: CRO1320A-LF Features Ultra Low Phase Noise for
Satellite Communication Equipment

Z-Communications, Inc. announces a new RoHS compliant VCO (Voltage Controlled Oscillator) model CRO1320A-LF for the SATCOM market. The CRO1320A-LF is designed to cover 1320 MHz with a tuning voltage range of 0.5 to 4.5 Vdc. This single frequency, high performance VCO has been optimized to feature extremely low phase noise of -120 dBc/Hz @ 10 kHz offset while operating off a 5 Vdc supply and typically drawing only 29 mA of current.

Z-Comm Intros Ultra Low Phase Noise for Satellite Communication Equipment - RF Cafe

Z-Comm Intros Ultra Low Phase Noise for Satellite Communication Equipment - RF Cafe

The CRO1320A-LF provides the end user an output power of 3±3 dBm into a 50 Ω load while operating over the extended commercial temperature range of -40 to 85ºC. This unmatched VCO suppresses the second harmonic to better than -18 dBc while operating with a tuning sensitivity of only 3 MHz/V. The CRO1320A-LF is further heightened by its frequency stability versus pushing and pulling. The VCO pulls less than 0.5 MHz with a 12 dB return loss, any phase, and pushes less than 0.5 MHz/V within a 5% change of the supply voltage.

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The CRO1320A-LF comes in Z-Comm's industry 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 making it ideal for automated surface mount assembly and reflow. 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.

[borders/inc-300x250.htm]About Z-Communications, Inc.

Z-Communications, Inc. is a pioneer in developing Voltage Controlled Oscillators (VCO) and Phase Locked Loop (PLL) synthesizers for the commercial marketplace since 1987. With devoted customers, Z-Communications, Inc. serves wireless and communication industries by providing the most effective and competitively priced RF/microwave components, as well as custom component designed to meet customer specific needs. Our sophisticated automated manufacturing facility, located in the US at our headquarters in San Diego guarantees a high level of repeatability, reproducibility and control. For more information please visit us at www.zcomm.com or contact our sales department.

Contact:
Z-Communications, Inc.
Phone: (858) 621-2700
Fax: (858) 486-1927
URL: http://www.zcomm.com
Email: mailto:applications@zcomm.com

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Z-Communications Intros Ultra Low Phase Noise VCOfor Satellite Communication Equipment

Z-Communications Intros Ultra Low Phase Noise VCO
for Satellite Communication Equipment