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Coaxial Resonator VCO CRO3467A-LF

January 17, 2011
Coaxial Resonator VCO CRO3467A-LF Features Ultra Low Phase Noise.

SAN DIEGO, September 18, 2008: Z-Communications, Inc. announces a new RoHS compliant Coaxial Resonator VCO (Voltage-Controlled Oscillator) model CRO3467A-LF in S-band. The CRO3467A-LF operates from 3460-3475 MHz with a tuning voltage range of 0.5-4.5 Vdc. This VCO features a typical phase noise of -112 dBc/Hz @ 10 KHz offset and a typical tuning sensitivity of 16 MHz/V.

The CRO3467A-LF is designed to deliver a typical output power of 4.5 dBm at 5 Vdc supply while drawing 20 mA (typical) over the temperature range of -40º to 85º C. This VCO features excellent 2nd harmonic suppression of -20 dBc (typ) and comes in Z-Comm’s industry standard MINI package measuring 0.50 in. x 0.50 in. x 0.22 in. It is available in tape and reel packaging for production requirements. The CRO3467A-LF is also ideal for automated surface mount assembly and reflow.

CRO3467A-LF is well suited for commercial aviation and point to point radio applications that require ultra low phase noise performance. Additional specifications for this product can be found online at: http://www.zcomm.com/webstore/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=CRO3467A-LF