Z-Communications, Inc. announces a new RoHS compliant VCO (Voltage-Controlled Oscillator) model SMV0912B-LF. The SMV0912B-LF operates from 865 to 960 MHz within a tuning voltage range of 0 to 2.5 Vdc. This low cost VCO features very clean spectral purity performance of –100 dBc/Hz @ 10 kHz offset and covers the frequency range with an average sensitivity of 80 MHz/V.
The SMV0912B-LF is designed to deliver 3 ± 3 dBm of output power into a 50 Ω load while operating over the industrial temperature range of –40 to 85 °C. This high performance VCO is further enhanced by saving precious energy. It consumes a mere 6 mA of current while operating off a 3.0 Vdc supply. The SMV0912B-LF features a typical 2nd harmonic suppression of –10 dBc and comes in Z-COMM’s industry standard SUB-L package measuring 0.3 in. × 0.3 in. × 0.08 in. It is available in tape and reel packaging for production requirements. The SMV0912B-LF is also ideal for automated surface mount assembly and reflow.
The SMV0912B-LF is well suited for mobile communication applications that require exceptional phase noise performance and low power consumption.
