Crystek VCO suits portable radios, test instruments

Crystek Crystals Corp. has launched a line of Voltage Controlled Oscillators (VCOs) that is initially comprised of three industry standard packages.

Suitable for use in applications such as digital radio equipment, fixed wireless access, satellite communications systems, base stations, personal communications systems, portable radios and test instruments, the VCOs have a frequency range from 50MHz to 3.5GHz in bands, low harmonic suppression and low phase noise of up to -115dBc/Hz.

The CVCO55 VCO has a frequency range from 50MHz to 3,500MHz, measures 12.7-by-12.7-by-3.60mm, and is priced between $11 and $18. The CVCO45 features a frequency range from 50MHz to 2,000MHz, has a dimension of 10.16-by-12.60-by-4.20mm, and is available for $7.50 to $10.00 each. With a frequency range between 50MHz and 2,000MHz, the CVCO33 measures 7.62-by-7.62-by-2mm and has prices between $8 and $11. All prices are for 1,000-unit quantities.

Wide bandwidths (doubling of frequency) and extended operating temperatures (-40°C to 85°C) are available. Customized specs are also available to meet specific requirements.