SAN DIEGO, April 14, 2008: Z-Communications, Inc. announces the release of their new lead free, RoHS compliant Voltage Controlled Oscillator in S-Band (2944-3344 MHz) for broadcast applications. V810ME15-LF offers a low phase noise of -87dBc/Hz @10kHz offset (typ). It provides an average tuning sensitivity of 140 MHz/V and typical harmonic suppression of -19dBc over the extended operating temperature range of - 40º to 85 ºC. It covers the bandwidth between 0.5-4.5V, at DC supply voltage of 5V drawing 24mA (typical). V810ME15-LF comes in Z-COMM’s industry standard MINI package measuring 0.50 in. x 0.50 in. x 0.13 in. This amazing VCO is ideal for automated surface mount assembly and reflow; this is available in tape and reel packaging for production requirements. For further information on this model or any other VCO/PLL product from Z-Communications, Inc., please contact our sales department via e-mail at sales@zcomm.com or call us at 858-621-2700 or you can visit our website at www.zcomm.com.