VCO Achieves Low-Noise Figure

The CRO4385A voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO) specifies a very low noise figure of -108 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset. The component targets a formidable range of point-to-point and point-to-multi-point microwave markets with specs that include a tuning voltage of 1 to 4 Vdc, frequency range from 4,384 MHz to 4,386 MHz, and an operating temperature range from -40°C to +85°C. In a package measuring 0.5" x 0.5" x 0.22", single-unit pricing starts at $29.95. Z-COMMUNICATIONS INC., San Diego, CA. (858) 621-2722.