Part | RoHS | Manufacturer | Oscillator Type | Mounting Feature | No. of Terminals | Package Body Material | Maximum Supply Voltage | Technology | Screening Level | Maximum Supply Current | Modulation Sensitivity | Output Power | Nominal Supply Voltage | Phase Noise | Power Supplies (V) | Package Equivalence Code | Power Variation | Sub-Category | Physical Dimension | Minimum Supply Voltage | Maximum Operating Temperature | Minimum Control Voltage | Minimum Operating Temperature | Terminal Finish | Nominal Operating Frequency | Maximum Control Voltage | Offset Frequency | Manufacturer Series | Qualification | Maximum Output Low Current | Additional Features | JESD-609 Code | Minimum Operating Frequency | Maximum Operating Frequency |
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Analog Devices |
VOLTAGE CONTROLLED OSCILLATOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
24 |
PLASTIC/EPOXY |
3.25 V |
100 mA |
14 dBm |
3 V |
-101 dBc/Hz |
LCC24,.2SQ,22 |
4.1mm x 4.1mm x 1.0mm |
2.75 V |
85 Cel |
1 V |
-40 Cel |
Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed |
13 V |
100 kHz |
e3 |
7100 MHz |
7900 MHz |
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Analog Devices |
VOLTAGE CONTROLLED OSCILLATOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
32 |
PLASTIC/EPOXY |
5.25 V |
GAAS |
390 mA |
7 dBm |
5 V |
-110 dBc/Hz |
5 |
LCC32,.2SQ,20 |
Other Oscillators |
5.1mm x 5.1mm x 1.0mm |
4.75 V |
85 Cel |
2 V |
-40 Cel |
TIN LEAD |
12800 MHz |
12 V |
100 kHz |
Not Qualified |
e0 |
11500 MHz |
12800 MHz |
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Analog Devices |
VOLTAGE CONTROLLED OSCILLATOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
5.25 V |
310 mA |
350 MHz/V |
11 dBm |
5 V |
-86 dBc/Hz |
5.1mm x 5.1mm x 1.0mm |
4.75 V |
85 Cel |
2 V |
-40 Cel |
13 V |
10 kHz |
FREQUENCY 4.625 GHZ TO 5.050GHZ AVAILABLE; TR |
9250 MHz |
10100 MHz |
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Analog Devices |
VOLTAGE CONTROLLED OSCILLATOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
32 |
3.25 V |
290 mA |
5 dBm |
3 V |
-110 dBc/Hz |
5.1mm x 5.1mm x 1.0mm |
2.75 V |
85 Cel |
2 V |
-40 Cel |
Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb) |
13 V |
100 kHz |
e0 |
11170 MHz |
12020 MHz |
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Analog Devices |
VOLTAGE CONTROLLED OSCILLATOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
32 |
3.25 V |
290 mA |
5 dBm |
3 V |
-110 dBc/Hz |
5.1mm x 5.1mm x 1.0mm |
2.75 V |
85 Cel |
2 V |
-40 Cel |
Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb) |
13 V |
100 kHz |
e0 |
10430 MHz |
11460 MHz |
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Analog Devices |
VOLTAGE CONTROLLED OSCILLATOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
32 |
PLASTIC/EPOXY |
5.25 V |
GAAS |
380 mA |
7 dBm |
5 V |
-110 dBc/Hz |
5 |
LCC32,.2SQ,20 |
Other Oscillators |
5.1mm x 5.1mm x 1.0mm |
4.75 V |
85 Cel |
2 V |
-40 Cel |
TIN LEAD |
13900 MHz |
12 V |
100 kHz |
Not Qualified |
e0 |
12500 MHz |
13900 MHz |
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Analog Devices |
VOLTAGE CONTROLLED OSCILLATOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
24 |
PLASTIC/EPOXY |
5.25 V |
BIPOLAR |
340 mA |
590 MHz/V |
6 dBm |
5 V |
-110 dBc/Hz |
5,12 |
LCC24,.16SQ,20 |
Other Oscillators |
4.1mm x 4.1mm x 1.0mm |
4.75 V |
85 Cel |
0 V |
-40 Cel |
Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb) |
15400 MHz |
13 V |
100 kHz |
Not Qualified |
TAPE AND REEL |
e0 |
14700 MHz |
15400 MHz |
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Analog Devices |
VOLTAGE CONTROLLED OSCILLATOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
32 |
5.25 V |
280 mA |
12 dBm |
5 V |
-116 dBc/Hz |
5.1mm x 5.1mm x 1.0mm |
4.75 V |
85 Cel |
2 V |
-40 Cel |
Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb) |
13 V |
100 kHz |
TAPE AND REEL |
e0 |
7300 MHz |
8200 MHz |
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Analog Devices |
VOLTAGE CONTROLLED OSCILLATOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
24 |
3.25 V |
27 mA |
-1 dBm |
3 V |
-102 dBc/Hz |
4.1mm x 4.1mm x 1.0mm |
2.75 V |
85 Cel |
0 V |
-40 Cel |
Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb) |
10 V |
100 kHz |
TAPE AND REEL |
e0 |
5500 MHz |
6100 MHz |
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Analog Devices |
DIGITAL TUNED OSCILLATOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
6 |
5.5 V |
.283 mA |
3.0mm x 2.0mm x 0.75mm |
2.25 V |
85 Cel |
-40 Cel |
Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed |
TAPE AND REEL |
e3 |
.000488 MHz |
2 MHz |
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Analog Devices |
VOLTAGE CONTROLLED OSCILLATOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
32 |
5.25 V |
270 mA |
10 dBm |
5 V |
-115 dBc/Hz |
5.1mm x 5.1mm x 1.0mm |
4.75 V |
85 Cel |
2 V |
-40 Cel |
Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb) |
13 V |
100 kHz |
TAPE AND REEL |
e0 |
7800 MHz |
8800 MHz |
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Analog Devices |
VOLTAGE CONTROLLED OSCILLATOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
32 |
5.25 V |
300 mA |
250 MHz/V |
11 dBm |
5 V |
-90 dBc/Hz |
5.1mm x 5.1mm x 1.0mm |
4.75 V |
85 Cel |
2 V |
-40 Cel |
MATTE TIN |
13 V |
10 kHz |
TR, 7 INCH; HALF O/P FREQUENCY ALSO AVAILABLE |
e3 |
8710 MHz |
9550 MHz |
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Analog Devices |
VOLTAGE CONTROLLED OSCILLATOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
32 |
5.25 V |
280 mA |
12 dBm |
5 V |
-116 dBc/Hz |
5.1mm x 5.1mm x 1.0mm |
4.75 V |
85 Cel |
2 V |
-40 Cel |
MATTE TIN |
13 V |
100 kHz |
TAPE AND REEL |
e3 |
7300 MHz |
8200 MHz |
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Analog Devices |
VOLTAGE CONTROLLED OSCILLATOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
32 |
5.25 V |
280 mA |
310 MHz/V |
8 dBm |
5 V |
-88 dBc/Hz |
5.1mm x 5.1mm x 1.0mm |
4.75 V |
85 Cel |
2 V |
-40 Cel |
13 V |
10 kHz |
HALF O/P FREQUENCY ALSO AVAILABLE |
11070 MHz |
11620 MHz |
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Analog Devices |
DIGITAL TUNED OSCILLATOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
6 |
5.5 V |
.283 mA |
3.0mm x 2.0mm x 0.75mm |
2.25 V |
70 Cel |
0 Cel |
Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed |
TAPE AND REEL |
e3 |
.000488 MHz |
2 MHz |
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Analog Devices |
VOLTAGE CONTROLLED OSCILLATOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
32 |
5.25 V |
390 mA |
5 dBm |
5 V |
-110 dBc/Hz |
5.1mm x 5.1mm x 1.0mm |
4.75 V |
85 Cel |
2 V |
-40 Cel |
Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb) |
12 V |
100 kHz |
TAPE AND REEL |
e0 |
11100 MHz |
12400 MHz |
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Analog Devices |
VOLTAGE CONTROLLED OSCILLATOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
6 |
PLASTIC/EPOXY |
5.5 V |
.45 mA |
SOLCC6,.12 |
3.0mm x 2.0mm x 0.75mm |
2.25 V |
85 Cel |
.1 V |
-40 Cel |
Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed |
.9 V |
e3 |
.00000318 MHz |
1 MHz |
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Analog Devices |
VOLTAGE CONTROLLED OSCILLATOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
32 |
PLASTIC/EPOXY |
5.25 V |
GAAS |
370 mA |
3 dBm |
5 V |
-110 dBc/Hz |
5 |
LCC32,.2SQ,20 |
Other Oscillators |
5.1mm x 5.1mm x 1.0mm |
4.75 V |
85 Cel |
2 V |
-40 Cel |
Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb) |
10800 MHz |
13 V |
100 kHz |
Not Qualified |
e0 |
9600 MHz |
10800 MHz |
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Analog Devices |
VOLTAGE CONTROLLED OSCILLATOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
5.25 V |
310 mA |
350 MHz/V |
11 dBm |
5 V |
-86 dBc/Hz |
5.1mm x 5.1mm x 1.0mm |
4.75 V |
85 Cel |
2 V |
-40 Cel |
MATTE TIN |
13 V |
10 kHz |
FREQUENCY 4.625 GHZ TO 5.050GHZ AVAILABLE |
e3 |
9250 MHz |
10100 MHz |
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Analog Devices |
VOLTAGE CONTROLLED OSCILLATOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
6 |
PLASTIC/EPOXY |
5.5 V |
.45 mA |
SOLCC6,.12 |
3.0mm x 2.0mm x 0.75mm |
2.25 V |
70 Cel |
.1 V |
0 Cel |
Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed |
.9 V |
e3 |
.00000318 MHz |
1 MHz |
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Analog Devices |
VOLTAGE CONTROLLED OSCILLATOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
24 |
5.25 V |
260 mA |
9 dBm |
5 V |
-95 dBc/Hz |
4.1mm x 4.1mm x 1.0mm |
4.75 V |
85 Cel |
2 V |
-40 Cel |
Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb) |
13 V |
100 kHz |
TAPE AND REEL |
e0 |
23800 MHz |
24800 MHz |
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Analog Devices |
DIGITAL TUNED OSCILLATOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
6 |
5.5 V |
.283 mA |
3.0mm x 2.0mm x 0.75mm |
2.25 V |
70 Cel |
0 Cel |
Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed |
TAPE AND REEL |
e3 |
.000488 MHz |
2 MHz |
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Analog Devices |
VOLTAGE CONTROLLED OSCILLATOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
32 |
5.25 V |
380 mA |
9 dBm |
5 V |
-110 dBc/Hz |
5.1mm x 5.1mm x 1.0mm |
4.75 V |
85 Cel |
2 V |
-40 Cel |
TIN LEAD |
12 V |
100 kHz |
e0 |
10600 MHz |
11800 MHz |
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Analog Devices |
VOLTAGE CONTROLLED OSCILLATOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
24 |
PLASTIC/EPOXY |
5.25 V |
BIPOLAR |
340 mA |
590 MHz/V |
6 dBm |
5 V |
-110 dBc/Hz |
5,12 |
LCC24,.16SQ,20 |
Other Oscillators |
4.1mm x 4.1mm x 1.0mm |
4.75 V |
85 Cel |
0 V |
-40 Cel |
MATTE TIN |
15400 MHz |
13 V |
100 kHz |
Not Qualified |
TAPE AND REEL |
e3 |
14700 MHz |
15400 MHz |
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Analog Devices |
VOLTAGE CONTROLLED OSCILLATOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
32 |
5.25 V |
325 mA |
250 MHz/V |
9 dBm |
5 V |
-90 dBc/Hz |
5.1mm x 5.1mm x 1.0mm |
4.75 V |
85 Cel |
2 V |
-40 Cel |
MATTE TIN |
13 V |
10 kHz |
TR |
e3 |
8450 MHz |
9300 MHz |
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Analog Devices |
VOLTAGE CONTROLLED OSCILLATOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
6 |
PLASTIC/EPOXY |
5.5 V |
AEC-Q100 |
.45 mA |
TSOP6,.11,37 |
2.9mm x 1.75mm x 1.0mm |
2.25 V |
85 Cel |
.1 V |
-40 Cel |
Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed |
.9 V |
e3 |
.00000318 MHz |
1 MHz |
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Analog Devices |
VOLTAGE CONTROLLED OSCILLATOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
32 |
5.25 V |
240 mA |
6 dBm |
5 V |
-110 dBc/Hz |
5.1mm x 5.1mm x 1.0mm |
4.75 V |
85 Cel |
2 V |
-40 Cel |
Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb) |
13 V |
100 kHz |
TAPE AND REEL |
e0 |
11500 MHz |
12500 MHz |
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Analog Devices |
VOLTAGE CONTROLLED OSCILLATOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
32 |
5.25 V |
260 mA |
350 MHz/V |
11.5 dBm |
5 V |
-86 dBc/Hz |
5.1mm x 5.1mm x 0.9mm |
4.75 V |
85 Cel |
2 V |
-40 Cel |
13 V |
10 kHz |
HALF O/P FREQUENCY ALSO AVAILABLE |
12920 MHz |
14070 MHz |
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Analog Devices |
VOLTAGE CONTROLLED OSCILLATOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
6 |
PLASTIC/EPOXY |
5.5 V |
.45 mA |
SOLCC6,.12 |
3.0mm x 2.0mm x 0.75mm |
2.25 V |
85 Cel |
.1 V |
-40 Cel |
Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed |
.9 V |
e3 |
.00000318 MHz |
1 MHz |
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Analog Devices |
VOLTAGE CONTROLLED OSCILLATOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
32 |
5.25 V |
250 mA |
300 MHz/V |
11 dBm |
5 V |
-87 dBc/Hz |
LCC32,.2SQ,20 |
5.0mm X 5.0mm X 1.0mm |
4.75 V |
85 Cel |
2 V |
-40 Cel |
13 V |
10 kHz |
9650 MHz |
10410 MHz |
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Analog Devices |
VOLTAGE CONTROLLED OSCILLATOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
32 |
5.25 V |
280 mA |
12 dBm |
5 V |
-116 dBc/Hz |
5.1mm x 5.1mm x 1.0mm |
4.75 V |
85 Cel |
2 V |
-40 Cel |
Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb) |
13 V |
100 kHz |
e0 |
7300 MHz |
8200 MHz |
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Analog Devices |
VOLTAGE CONTROLLED OSCILLATOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
24 |
PLASTIC/EPOXY |
5.25 V |
260 mA |
12 dBm |
5 V |
-95 dBc/Hz |
LCC24,.16SQ,20 |
4.1mm x 4.1mm x 1.0mm |
4.75 V |
85 Cel |
2 V |
-40 Cel |
Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb) |
13 V |
100 kHz |
e0 |
23800 MHz |
24800 MHz |
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Analog Devices |
VOLTAGE CONTROLLED OSCILLATOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
32 |
PLASTIC/EPOXY |
5.25 V |
GAAS |
370 mA |
3 dBm |
5 V |
-110 dBc/Hz |
LCC32,.2SQ,20 |
5.1mm x 5.1mm x 1.0mm |
4.75 V |
85 Cel |
2 V |
-40 Cel |
Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed |
13 V |
100 kHz |
Not Qualified |
e3 |
9600 MHz |
10800 MHz |
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Analog Devices |
VOLTAGE CONTROLLED OSCILLATOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
32 |
PLASTIC/EPOXY |
5.25 V |
GAAS |
370 mA |
3 dBm |
5 V |
-110 dBc/Hz |
5 |
LCC32,.2SQ,20 |
Other Oscillators |
5.1mm x 5.1mm x 1.0mm |
4.75 V |
85 Cel |
2 V |
-40 Cel |
Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb) |
10800 MHz |
13 V |
100 kHz |
Not Qualified |
TAPE AND REEL |
e0 |
9600 MHz |
10800 MHz |
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Analog Devices |
VOLTAGE CONTROLLED OSCILLATOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
32 |
3.25 V |
290 mA |
5 dBm |
3 V |
-110 dBc/Hz |
5.1mm x 5.1mm x 1.0mm |
2.75 V |
85 Cel |
2 V |
-40 Cel |
Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb) |
13 V |
100 kHz |
TAPE AND REEL |
e0 |
10430 MHz |
11460 MHz |
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Analog Devices |
VOLTAGE CONTROLLED OSCILLATOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
6 |
PLASTIC/EPOXY |
5.5 V |
.45 mA |
SOLCC6,.12 |
3.0mm x 2.0mm x 0.75mm |
2.25 V |
125 Cel |
.1 V |
-40 Cel |
Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed |
.9 V |
e3 |
.00000318 MHz |
1 MHz |
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Analog Devices |
VOLTAGE CONTROLLED OSCILLATOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
32 |
5.25 V |
390 mA |
5 dBm |
5 V |
-110 dBc/Hz |
5.1mm x 5.1mm x 1.0mm |
4.75 V |
85 Cel |
2 V |
-40 Cel |
TIN LEAD |
12 V |
100 kHz |
e0 |
11100 MHz |
12400 MHz |
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Onsemi |
VOLTAGE CONTROLLED OSCILLATOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
3 |
45 mA |
1.7 MHz/V |
10 dBm |
5 V |
-104 dBc/Hz |
.37 dB |
20.22mm x 12.6mm x 7.5mm |
60 Cel |
3.5 V |
-30 Cel |
11300 MHz |
4 V |
100 kHz |
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Onsemi |
VOLTAGE CONTROLLED OSCILLATOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
3 |
45 mA |
1.7 MHz/V |
10 dBm |
5 V |
-104 dBc/Hz |
.37 dB |
20.22mm x 12.6mm x 7.5mm |
60 Cel |
3.5 V |
-30 Cel |
11300 MHz |
4 V |
100 kHz |
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Infineon Technologies |
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Maxim Integrated |
VOLTAGE CONTROLLED OSCILLATOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
8 |
PLASTIC/EPOXY |
11.5 mA |
-8 dBm |
3 V |
-101 dBc/Hz |
3/5 |
TSSOP8,.19 |
Other Oscillators |
3.05mm x 3.05mm x 1.1mm |
85 Cel |
.4 V |
-40 Cel |
TIN LEAD |
881 MHz |
2.4 V |
100 kHz |
Not Qualified |
e0 |
855 MHz |
881 MHz |
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Maxim Integrated |
VOLTAGE CONTROLLED OSCILLATOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
8 |
PLASTIC/EPOXY |
20 mA |
-.5 MHz/V |
-5 dBm |
3 V |
-137 dBc/Hz |
3/5 |
TSSOP8,.19 |
Other Oscillators |
3.05mm x 3.05mm x 1.1mm |
85 Cel |
.4 V |
-40 Cel |
TIN LEAD |
1250 MHz |
2.4 V |
4000 kHz |
Not Qualified |
e0 |
1145 MHz |
1250 MHz |
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Maxim Integrated |
VOLTAGE CONTROLLED OSCILLATOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
8 |
PLASTIC/EPOXY |
11.5 mA |
-8 dBm |
3 V |
-101 dBc/Hz |
3/5 |
TSSOP8,.19 |
Other Oscillators |
3.05mm x 3.05mm x 1.1mm |
85 Cel |
.4 V |
-40 Cel |
TIN LEAD |
998 MHz |
2.4 V |
100 kHz |
Not Qualified |
e0 |
947 MHz |
998 MHz |
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Maxim Integrated |
VOLTAGE CONTROLLED OSCILLATOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
13.5 mA |
150 MHz/V |
-8 dBm |
3 V |
-130 dBc/Hz |
3.05mm x 3.05mm x 1.1mm |
85 Cel |
.4 V |
-40 Cel |
MATTE TIN |
2.4 V |
4000 kHz |
DIFFERENTIAL OUTPUT |
e3 |
2400 MHz |
2500 MHz |
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Maxim Integrated |
VOLTAGE CONTROLLED OSCILLATOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
15.9 mA |
175 MHz/V |
-3 dBm |
3 V |
-125 dBc/Hz |
3.05mm x 3.05mm x 1.1mm |
85 Cel |
.4 V |
-40 Cel |
TIN LEAD |
2.4 V |
4000 kHz |
e0 |
2120 MHz |
2260 MHz |
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Maxim Integrated |
VOLTAGE CONTROLLED OSCILLATOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
17 mA |
140 MHz/V |
-3 dBm |
3 V |
-125 dBc/Hz |
3.05mm x 3.05mm x 1.1mm |
85 Cel |
.4 V |
-40 Cel |
TIN LEAD |
2.4 V |
4000 kHz |
e0 |
2400 MHz |
2500 MHz |
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Maxim Integrated |
VOLTAGE CONTROLLED OSCILLATOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
15.2 mA |
170 MHz/V |
-3 dBm |
3 V |
-125 dBc/Hz |
3.05mm x 3.05mm x 1.1mm |
85 Cel |
.4 V |
-40 Cel |
TIN LEAD |
2.4 V |
4000 kHz |
e0 |
2025 MHz |
2165 MHz |
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Maxim Integrated |
VOLTAGE CONTROLLED OSCILLATOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
13.5 mA |
150 MHz/V |
-8 dBm |
3 V |
-130 dBc/Hz |
3.05mm x 3.05mm x 1.1mm |
85 Cel |
.4 V |
-40 Cel |
Tin/Lead (Sn85Pb15) |
2.4 V |
4000 kHz |
DIFFERENTIAL OUTPUT |
e0 |
2400 MHz |
2500 MHz |
Voltage Controlled Oscillators (VCOs) are electronic devices that generate an output signal whose frequency is determined by an input voltage. VCOs are widely used in various applications, such as communication systems, radio and television tuners, and frequency synthesizers.
The VCO operates by controlling the frequency of a resonant circuit using a voltage-controlled element, such as a varactor diode. The resonant circuit can be made of various components, such as LC tank circuits, crystal oscillators, or SAW resonators. By varying the voltage applied to the varactor diode, the resonant frequency of the circuit can be adjusted, resulting in a change in the oscillator frequency.
One of the main advantages of VCOs is their ability to generate a wide range of frequencies that can be adjusted in real-time using a control voltage. This makes them ideal for use in applications that require frequency agility, such as in communication systems that need to change frequencies quickly.
Another advantage of VCOs is their low phase noise, which is important in applications that require a clean and stable signal, such as in radio and television tuners.