SAN DIEGO, April 14, 2008: Z-Communications, Inc. announces the introduction of their new lead free, RoHS compliant sub miniature VCO (SMV2165A-LF) in S-band (2118-2218 MHz) featuring typical ultra low phase noise of -90dBc/Hz @10kHz offset. This design has a tuning sensitivity of 148 MHz/V (typ) and provides an output power of 6±3 dBm with 3.3Vdc supply while drawing only 16mA (typical) over the extended operating temperature range of -40º to 85º C. SMV2165A-LF comes in Z-COMM’s industry standard SUB-L package measuring 0.30 in.x0.30 in.x0.08 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 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.