Cambridge, UK – 14th April 2011 – Precision Devices (www.pdixtal.com), a member of Avrio Technology Group LLC, has announced the VC40, a high frequency Voltage-Controlled Crystal Oscillator (VCXO).
The VC40 covers the frequency range from 60MHz to 800MHz, making it suitable for a wide range of applications including 4G wireless infrastructure, instrumentation and other high-speed data applications.
To ensure maximum accuracy, the VC40 can be adjusted by as much as +/-100ppm via the voltage adjustment pin, over a tuning range of 0V to 3.3V. Stability is from +/-50ppm over an operating temperature range of -40°C to +85°C.
The VC40 uses High Frequency Fundamental (HFF) technology to generate frequencies up to 230MHz with low phase noise. For higher frequencies, a Phase Locked Loop (PLL) is avoided, and analogue technology is used instead to provide class-leading phase noise and jitter performance. The device operates from a 3.3V supply voltage, and is provided in a compact 14mm x 9mm SMD surface-mount package.
“The VC40 is another example of a market-leading product from Precision Devices, and a demonstration of how the company uses its RF expertise to meet the growing technical needs of its customers,” said Pete Karanikas, Senior Vice President at Avrio Technologies (Precision Devices’ parent company).
The VC40 provides a four-pad LVCMOS (Low Voltage CMOS) output or a six-pad dual complementary output which can be configured to operate at LVDS (Low Voltage Differential Signalling) or LVPECL (Low Voltage PECL) levels.
The new VCXO can be supplied in 500 units on tape and reel. It is available immediately from Precision Devices and through distribution and representative partners across the world. For more information, please visit www.pdixtal.com.
About Precision Devices and Avrio:
Precision Devices (PDI) is part of Avrio Technology Group (www.avriotechnology.com). PDI is a leading global developer and manufacturer of frequency control products. With an established engineering heritage PDI can offer a comprehensive range of precision engineered crystals, crystal filters and clock oscillators, voltage controlled oscillators (VCXOs), temperature compensated crystal oscillators (TCXOs) and oven controlled crystal oscillators (OCXOs). PDI supports customers in a wide range of industry sectors including avionics, space, defence, automotive, telecommunications and consumer. PDI is able to offer comprehensive technical and logistical support and solutions to meet specific customer requirements. For further information on PDI frequency control products, please visit www.pdixtal.com .
Avrio Technology Group is an international group of RF related companies with the objective of increasing component and software value to the customer with manufacturing and stocking locations in Europe, Asia and North America. www.Avriotechnology.com.