Low Phase Noise Series

Pure Reference Clocks for RF and Wireless Systems

FCom low-phase-noise OCXO, TCXO and VCXO solutions provide spectrally clean frequency references for radar, RF conversion, microwave communication and precision test equipment. Select by carrier frequency, phase noise at key offset frequencies, frequency stability, output format and tuning requirements.

Choose the Right Low-Noise Architecture

ULTRA-LOW-NOISE OCXO
FOC-5S-LN
−145 dBc/Hz @ 100 Hz
For radar and precision RF references.
STANDARD OCXO
FOC-2D / FOC-3D
−115 to −120 dBc/Hz @ 10 Hz
For telecom and test equipment.
LOW-NOISE TCXO
FVT-6S / FVT-2S
−115 dBc/Hz @ 100 Hz
For compact, temperature-stable RF systems.
TUNABLE VCXO
FVC-3X
Voltage-Controlled Reference
For PLL and clock synchronization.
Measured Under Defined Test Conditions
Phase-noise performance is characterized at defined carrier frequencies and offset points to verify spectral purity across the applicable product series.
*Production verification scope, phase-noise plots and additional test documentation are available according to product series and project requirements.

How Phase Noise Is Specified

A phase-noise value is meaningful only when its carrier frequency, offset frequency and measurement conditions are defined.
Spot Phase Noise
Offset Frequency
Carrier Frequency
Close-In and Far-Out Noise
Spurs and Noise Floor

Low Phase Noise Oscillator Portfolio

Compare OCXO, TCXO and VCXO solutions by carrier frequency, phase-noise performance at key offset frequencies, stability, output format and tuning capability. Refer to the individual datasheet for complete phase-noise plots and test conditions.
PictureSeriesPackageFrequency RangeSupply VoltageTightest StabilityTemp. RangeOutputdBc/Hz @10 HzdBc/Hz @100 HzdBc/Hz @1 kHzdBc/Hz @10 kHzMounting TypeContact
Low Noise OCXO
OCXO FOC-5S-LN FOC-5S-LN 14x9 6-SMD10 - 40 MHz3.3 V, 5 V±5 ppb-40 to +85℃Rectangular-120-145-157-162SMD Inquiry
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PictureSeriesPackageFrequency RangeSupply VoltageTightest StabilityTemp. RangeOutputPullability OptionsdBc/Hz @100 HzdBc/Hz @1 kHzdBc/Hz @10 kHzdBc/Hz @100 kHzMounting TypeContact
Standard VCXO
VCXO FVC-3X FVC-3X 3225 6-SMD2 - 66 MHz2.8 V, 3.3 V±25 ppm to ±50 ppm-40 to +105℃CMOS±50 ppm to ±150 ppm/-107-111-114SMD Inquiry
VCXO FVC-5X FVC-5X 5032 6-SMD1.5 - 170 MHz3.3 V±25 ppm to ±50 ppm-40 to +105℃CMOS±50 ppm (APR)-100-133-140/SMD Inquiry
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PictureSeriesPackageFrequency RangeSupply VoltageTightest StabilityTemp. RangeOutputPullability (VCTCXO)dBc/Hz @100 HzdBc/Hz @1 kHzdBc/Hz @10 kHzMounting TypeContact
Low Noise TCXO
TCXO FVT-9S-LN FVT-9S-LN 14x9 6-SMD40 - 150 MHz3.3 V±4.6 ppm-40 to +85℃Sine Wave/-117-141-148SMD Inquiry
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Technical Applications

Low-phase-noise frequency references for radar, RF conversion, microwave communications and test equipment.
Need help selecting a low-noise oscillator?
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Radar Reference Clocks
Design Challenge
 
Limiting reference phase noise and spurs through the radar PLL.
 
Recommended Solution
 
Match a low-noise TCXO or OCXO to the radar input and PLL noise limits.
 
Key Parameters
 
  • Phase Noise by Offset
  • Spurious Levels
  • Temperature Stability
  • Aging
  • Warm-Up Time

 

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RF Receivers & Frequency Conversion
Design Challenge
 
Reducing reference-noise-induced reciprocal mixing and sensitivity loss.
 
Recommended Solution
 
Match a low-noise TCXO to the receiver’s reference input.
 
Key Parameters
 
  • Phase Noise by Offset
  • Spurious Levels
  • Frequency Stability
  • Output Waveform & Level
  • Pull Range, if Required

 

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Microwave Backhaul References
Design Challenge
 
Stable, low-noise references for microwave backhaul synchronization.
 
Recommended Solution
 
Match a low-noise TCXO or OCXO to the sync or holdover input.
 
Key Parameters
 
  • Phase Noise by Offset
  • Temperature Stability
  • Aging
  • Warm-Up Time
  • Output Waveform & Level

 

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Signal & Spectrum Analyzers
Design Challenge
 
Limiting reference and LO noise for weak-signal measurements.
 
Recommended Solution
 
Match a low-noise OCXO or TCXO to the instrument’s noise budget.
 
Key Parameters
 
  • Phase-Noise Mask
  • Spurious Levels
  • Temperature Stability
  • Aging
  • Warm-Up Time

 

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STANDARD PRODUCTS

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