SAN DIEGO, February 12, 2007: Z-Communications, Inc. announces the release of their new lead free, RoHS compliant Voltage Controlled Oscillator in S-Band (1700-2800 MHz) for Broadband Transmission applications. V600ME20-LF offers an ultra low phase noise performance of -96dBc/Hz @10kHz offset. It provides an average tuning sensitivity of 113 MHz/V and excellent typical harmonic suppression of -20dBc over the extended operating temperature range of - 40 to 85 ºC. It is designed to deliver 6.5dBm output power (typ). It covers the entire bandwidth between 0.5-15V, at DC supply voltage of 5V drawing 21mA (typical).

V600ME20-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.