Mmd Components OCXO Clock Oscillators 0

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Part RoHS Manufacturer Oscillator Type Mounting Feature No. of Terminals Frequency Stability Frequency Adjustment (Mechanical) Aging Package Body Material Maximum Warm-up Time Maximum Supply Voltage Frequency Stability (Voltage) Output Load Warm-up Power Maximum Supply Current Nominal Supply Voltage Power Supplies (V) Package Equivalence Code Sub-Category Physical Dimension Minimum Supply Voltage Oven Supply Voltage Maximum Operating Temperature Input Power Minimum Operating Temperature Nominal Operating Frequency Manufacturer Series Qualification Additional Features Minimum Operating Frequency Maximum Operating Frequency
OCXO Clock Oscillators

OCXO (Oven Controlled Crystal Oscillator) clock oscillators are electronic devices that generate a stable clock signal for use in a variety of applications, such as in communication systems, test and measurement equipment, and timing circuits. They use a crystal oscillator as a frequency reference and a temperature-controlled oven to stabilize the oscillator frequency.

The OCXO clock oscillator works by using a temperature-controlled oven to stabilize the crystal oscillator at a specific frequency. The temperature inside the oven is controlled to a very high degree of precision, which minimizes the effects of temperature variations on the oscillator frequency. The oscillator output is then amplified and filtered to provide a clean and stable clock signal.

One of the advantages of OCXO clock oscillators is their high stability and accuracy. They can generate clock signals with very low frequency drift and jitter, making them ideal for use in applications that require precise timing.

Another advantage of OCXO clock oscillators is their low phase noise and wide frequency range. They can generate clock signals at frequencies ranging from a few kilohertz to hundreds of megahertz, and have very low phase noise, making them suitable for use in high-precision applications.