01-10-2024 | Microchip Technology | Semiconductors
Microchip Technology has announced its new 101765 families of VCSOs, designed to provide ultra-low phase noise and operate at 320MHz and 400MHz.
The 101765-320-A VCSO delivers ultra-low phase noise performance of 166dBc at 10kHz offset and an 182dBc floor. Low-phase noise is essential for improving the lower detection limit in radar and other sensing applications. These devices are optimal for radar and instrumentation systems such as Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) that demand high fidelity in critical phase-locked loop timing applications.
Available in a small form factor, 1" × 1" hermetic Kovar package, the VCSOs are designed for applications where Size, Weight, Power, and Cost are important factors. They are offered with supply voltages from 4.75V to 15.75V and a supply current of 111mA to deliver a power-efficient timing solution.
"Microchip continues to deliver ultra-low phase noise and high-performance timing products at a competitive price point to meet the needs of our customers," said Leon Gross, corporate vice president of Microchip's discrete products group. "Customers can choose Microchip for their timing needs and select other components for their application including FPGAs, MPUs, MCUs, RF, power management, security and connectivity."
For aerospace and defence customers who need a higher degree of reliability, the 101765 VCSOs are available with MIL-PRF-38534 screening. The screening process ensures that only the highest-reliability components are used in critical applications where failure is not an option, such as defence and aerospace systems.
The VCSO family is a fresh addition to the company's family of SAW products for aerospace and defence applications, designed to offer high-reliability levels for robust and mission-critical environments. They are offered in a wide range of package options for ruggedised applications and support a centre frequency range from 30MHz to 2.7GHz. Also, the company can address ITAR, EAR, and classified specifications for hardware to meet the customer's security necessities.
The 101765-320-A-N-S-TB and 101765-400-B-N-S-TB test boards support the VCSO devices, allowing customers to test the parts during the design phase.
