Active Components

Digital-To-Analog Converter: LTC2000

LTC2000Linear Technology Corp.  announces the LTC2000, a 16-bit 2.5 Gsps digital-to-analog converter (DAC) with exceptional spectral purity of 74 dBc SFDR at 200 MHz output, and better than 68 dBc SFDR for output frequencies from DC to 1 GHz, a 12 dB improvement over alternative 14-bit DACs. The LTC2000 features low phase noise and a wide 2.1 GHz to 3 dB output bandwidth.


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Crystal (Clock) Oscillator: VC-709

vc-709The VC-709 crystal oscillator is a quartz stabilized, differential output oscillator, operating off a 2.5 or 3.3 volt supply in a hermetically sealed 5 x 7 mm ceramic package. Features include 187 fs, 12 kHz to 20 MHz ultra low jitter performance, 13.50 to 220.00 MHz output frequency, 0 ps deterministic jitter, 3rd OT crystal design, low power and more.


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SPDT Switch: PE42424

PE42424RFMW Ltd. announces design and sales support for Peregrine Semiconductor’s PE42424, a SPDT switch operating from 100 MHz to 6 GHz. The PE42424 uses Peregrine’s HaRP technology to create a 50 ohm, reflective switch for high power, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac applications. Handling up to 8 W of transmit power, the PE42424 supports switching applications for outdoor Wi-Fi access points or WiFi enabled small cells.


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Oven Controlled Crystal Oscillator: OX-205

ph_ox-205The OX–205 is an ultra-low phase noise ovenized crystal oscillator with a noise floor as low as –176 dBc/Hz in a compact 1" x 1" enclosure. This product is designed for applications that demand extremely low noise sources, including a reference oscillator for a phase–locked loop in the microwave spectrum. Custom frequencies are available upon request.


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