TEST-EQUIPMENT PERFORMANCE is typically curtailed by phase noise. To improve the measurement capabilities of phase-noise test sets, signal generators, and spectrum analyzers, the 10-MHz OX-045 oven-controlled crystal oscillator (OCXO) promises to lower close-in phase noise by 10 dB. The OCXO flaunts typical phase noise of 142 dBc/Hz with worstcase performance of 140 dBc/ Hz at an offset of 10 Hz. With an offset of 100 kHz, it boasts typical phase noise of 165 dBc/Hz with a maximum of 163 dBc/Hz. The oscillator runs on a supply voltage of 18 V. It offers temperature stability of 3 ppb from 0C to +70C. The oscillator has an aging rate of 10 ppb/year. It utilizes a low-noise, fifth overtone SC-cut crystal, which is then mated with a proprietary oscillator circuit to minimize any additional noise contributions. The OX-045 consumes 9.0 W during warm-up and 2.0 W during steadystate operation at +25C.
Vectron International, 267 Lowell Rd., Hudson, NH 03051; (888) 328-7661, FAX: (603) 598-0075, Internet: www.vectron.com.
About the Author
Nancy Friedrich
RF Product Marketing Manager for Aerospace Defense, Keysight Technologies
Nancy Friedrich is RF Product Marketing Manager for Aerospace Defense at Keysight Technologies. Nancy Friedrich started a career in engineering media about two decades ago with a stint editing copy and writing news for Electronic Design. A few years later, she began writing full time as technology editor at Wireless Systems Design. In 2005, Nancy was named editor-in-chief of Microwaves & RF, a position she held (along with other positions as group content head) until 2018. Nancy then moved to a position at UBM, where she was editor-in-chief of Design News and content director for tradeshows including DesignCon, ESC, and the Smart Manufacturing shows.