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Product category: Frequency Control Components
News Release from: Rakon UK | Subject: CFPT-127
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial Team on 06 September 2006

Crystal oscillators maintain frequency
stability

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Miniature low-cost RoHS-compliant temperature-compensated crystal oscillators offer frequency stability of +/-0.5ppm over the -40 to +85C temperature range.

C-Mac Microtechnology has launched a range of miniature low-cost RoHS-compliant TCXOs (temperature compensated crystal oscillators) offering frequency stability of +/-0.5ppm over the -40 to +85C temperature range Packaged as a standard 5 x 3.2mm SMD, the new CFPT-127 offers a range of output frequencies between 16.32 and 33.6MHz

The CFPT-127 has been designed specifically for GPS equipment, providing a DC-coupled clipped sinewave output at standard frequencies of 16.32, 16.8, 19.2, 24.5535, 26.0 and 33.6MHz.

Drawing just 2mA (typical) from a 3V supply, its low power requirement and tiny 5 x 3.2mm package size make it ideal for use in handheld and portable receivers, and its +/-0.5ppm temperature stability imparts high sensitivity in detecting and tracking weak signals.

In this way, a tiny low-cost component enhances both the performance and the battery life of GPS systems.

The CFPT-127 is supplied on standard tape and reel and supports lead-free reflow soldering at 260C.

Typical ageing over the first year is +/-1ppm at 25C.

"GPS technology is fast moving into the mainstream, not least in mobile handsets and automotive satellite navigation systems", said Mary Carbin, Business Development Manager, Frequency Control Products, C-Mac Microtechnology.

"This means that each system component must be competitive in every respect".

"Among GPS timing devices, the CFPT-127 represents the best combination of performance enhancing stability, compact design, low price and efficient delivery".

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