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REF Series

Reference Oscillator

REF Series Reference Oscillator product photo
  • Surface Mount Package
  • Free Running
  • Low Phase Noise
  • Output Power to +10 dBm Available

Industries: Communications, Laboratory

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Frequency range
5 MHz to 500 MHz
Package
0.9” x 0.9” x 0.21” — Surface Mount Package
Typical use
Communications, Laboratory applications; all models configurable to requirements.

Series Specifications

REF Series key specifications
Frequency Range5 MHz to 500 MHz
BandwidthFixed
Outputup to +10 dBm
Phase Noise<-150 dBc/Hz @ 10 KHz offset (Fout = 10 MHz)
Harmonics<-20 dBc
Spurs<-70 dBc
Supply Voltage+5, +8, +12 VDC Current: ≤100 mA
Internal Reference≤±3.0 ppm, Stability
Package Size0.9” x 0.9” x 0.21”

Models — all models are configurable

REF-10-130

Frequency
10 MHz
Power Out
+5 dBm
Harmonics
-12 dBc
Reference
Internal MHz
PN @ 1 kHz
-145 dBc/Hz
PN @ 10 kHz
-150 dBc/Hz
VCC
+5 V
ICC
100 mA

REF-50-06

Frequency
50 MHz
Power Out
+7 dBm
Harmonics
-20 dBc
Reference
Internal MHz
PN @ 1 kHz
-135 dBc/Hz
PN @ 10 kHz
-150 dBc/Hz
VCC
+5 V
ICC
100 mA

REF-100-125

Frequency
100 MHz
Power Out
+10 dBm
Harmonics
-15 dBc
Reference
Internal MHz
PN @ 1 kHz
-135 dBc/Hz
PN @ 10 kHz
-160 dBc/Hz
VCC
+5 V
ICC
100 mA
Request Configuration

This is a small sample of our models — all are configurable. If you don’t see the frequency you need, request a configuration and we’ll get back to you within 1 business day.

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