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<strong>FREE</strong>-<strong>RUNNING</strong> <strong>DIELECTRIC</strong><br />
<strong>RESONATOR</strong> <strong>OSCILLATORS</strong><br />
Back to<br />
Frequency Generation<br />
Products Home<br />
Introduction To DROs<br />
• DRO Series<br />
• TCDRO Series<br />
• ETCO Series<br />
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TABLE OF CONTENTS<br />
CONTENTS<br />
CORPORATE OVERVIEW<br />
<strong>OSCILLATORS</strong><br />
High-Value CONTENTS<br />
Phase-Locked Coaxial Resonator Oscillator – BCO Series<br />
Phase-Locked Coaxial Resonator Oscillator – DLP Series<br />
Fundamental/Multiplied Phase-Locked Coaxial Resonator Oscillator – CP/CPM Series<br />
Lowest Noise Phase-Locked Dielectric Resonator Oscillator – DLCRO Series<br />
Introduction to DROs<br />
Ultra Low-Noise Phase-Locked Dielectric Resonator Oscillator – PLDRO Series<br />
Variable Frequency Multi-Source Oscillator – VFS Series<br />
Phased-Locked Coaxial Resonator Oscillator – LP Series<br />
Multiplied Phase-Locked Coaxial Resonator Oscillator – LPLM Series<br />
Phased-Locked Electronically-Tuned Crystal Oscillator Coaxial – PLD Series Oscillator – ETCO<br />
Ultra Low-Noise Crystal Oscillator – XTO-05 Series<br />
Multiplied Crystal Oscillator to 1 GHz – XTM Series<br />
<strong>FREE</strong>-<strong>RUNNING</strong> <strong>DIELECTRIC</strong> <strong>RESONATOR</strong> <strong>OSCILLATORS</strong><br />
Mechanically-Tuned Dielectric Resonator Oscillator – DRO Series<br />
Temperature Compensated Dielectric Resonator Oscillator – TCDRO Series<br />
<strong>FREE</strong>-<strong>RUNNING</strong> <strong>DIELECTRIC</strong> <strong>RESONATOR</strong> <strong>OSCILLATORS</strong><br />
Introduction to DROs<br />
Mechanically-Tuned Dielectric Resonator Oscillator – DRO Series<br />
Temperature Compensated Dielectric Resonator Oscillator – TCDRO Series<br />
Electronically-Tuned Coaxial Oscillator – ETCO<br />
FREQUENCY SYNTHESIZERS<br />
L-Band Frequency Synthesizer – L2LS Series<br />
S-Band Frequency Synthesizer – S2LS Series<br />
C-Band Frequency Synthesizer – C3LS Series<br />
Ku-Band Frequency Synthesizer – Ku3LS Series<br />
High Performance Ku- and L-Band Dual Output Synthesizer – CFS Series<br />
X-Band Frequency Synthesizer – LNS Series<br />
Low Phase Noise SATCOM Synthesizer – MFS Series<br />
Octave Wide Frequency Synthesizer – OW Series<br />
Fast Switching Synthesizer – SLS Series 93<br />
Multiband Synthesizer – C-, X- , and Ku-Band Series<br />
ISO 9001:2000<br />
ORDERING INFORMATION<br />
WARRANTY
INTRODUCTION TO DROs<br />
INTRODUCTION TO DROs<br />
Dielectric Resonator Oscillators (DROs) are microwave<br />
oscillators that use a dielectric resonator (DR) as the<br />
frequency stabilizing element in order to achieve excellent<br />
frequency stability, high Q and very low microphonics.<br />
The DR, when used as part of the resonating<br />
circuit of any active microwave device, produces a<br />
steady state oscillation under the right conditions at the<br />
resonant frequency of the DR.<br />
<strong>DIELECTRIC</strong> <strong>RESONATOR</strong> MAGNETICALLY COUPLED TO<br />
DIFFERENT PORTS OF TRANSISTOR USING<br />
TRANSMISSION LINE<br />
MAGNETIC FIELD<br />
DR<br />
O/P<br />
MATCH<br />
OSCILLATOR THEORY AND CIRCUIT DESIGN<br />
MITEQ’s DRO circuits utilize both silicon bipolar transistors<br />
and GaAs MESFET devices. All microwave<br />
oscillators are designed by adding resonating elements<br />
(L, C or R) in various configurations to different<br />
ports of a transistor. These elements generate a negative<br />
resistance at a certain resonant frequency and<br />
set the device into oscillation. In the case of a DRO,<br />
the resonating element is the DR, which can be modeled<br />
electrically as an L, C, R network, as shown in<br />
Figure 1.<br />
Z i<br />
Z o<br />
Z i<br />
MAGNETIC FIELD<br />
DR<br />
Z o<br />
Z L<br />
O/P<br />
MATCH<br />
Z o/p<br />
Z o/p<br />
<strong>DIELECTRIC</strong> <strong>RESONATOR</strong> ELECTRICAL MODEL<br />
FIGURE 2<br />
h<br />
d<br />
FIGURE 1<br />
The Dielectric Resonator is made of a high dielectric<br />
constant (ε = 30 to 80) ceramic material, often barium<br />
titanate (Ba 2 Ti 9 O 20 ). This material exhibits a high Q<br />
(9000 @ 10 GHz) and low temperature coefficient of<br />
frequency (TC to ±6 ppm/°C typical).<br />
The cylindrical shape as shown in Figure 1 is the most<br />
popular. It has good separation between the desired<br />
TEδ(0,1) mode and other higher order resonant<br />
modes, making it easier to couple to microstrip circuits,<br />
as well as easy to mount.<br />
The resonator is magnetically coupled to one or more<br />
ports of the transistor using a transmission line, as<br />
shown in Figure 2.<br />
1<br />
L1 R1 C1<br />
2<br />
OSCILLATOR FABRICATION TECHNIQUES<br />
MITEQ DROs are manufactured using state-of-the-art<br />
thin-film hybrid micro-circuit technology. These DROs<br />
are suited for applications requiring rugged construction<br />
for operation under severe environmental stress.<br />
TYPICAL DRO PERFORMANCE<br />
SPECIFICATIONS AND APPLICATIONS<br />
When comparing different types of oscillators versus a<br />
DRO, an engineer may wish to consider the following<br />
performance specifications:<br />
FREQUENCY ACCURACY AND SETTABILITY<br />
The frequency accuracy of a free-running DRO is typically<br />
within 500 kHz and can be set to within 100 kHz.<br />
FREQUENCY STABILITY<br />
‘<br />
DROs are highly stable free-running oscillators<br />
exhibiting low temperature coefficient of frequency<br />
drift (typically 4 ppm/°C) and have better stability than<br />
free-running cavity oscillators, Gunn diode oscillators<br />
or VCOs.<br />
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INTRODUCTION TO DROs (CONT.)<br />
FREQUENCY PULLING FACTOR<br />
Pulling is an oscillators sensitivity to VSWR changes.<br />
Since the DRO is a high Q oscillator, its frequency<br />
pulling factor is better than other free-running sources.<br />
The frequency pulling figure for an unbuffered (at 10<br />
GHz) DRO is typically less than 5 MHz peak-to-peak<br />
for a 1.5:1 VSWR varying through all phases.<br />
RF POWER OUTPUT<br />
A DRO exhibits good power efficiency compared to<br />
other oscillators, such as a Gunn oscillator or VCO,<br />
due to lossless coupling of dielectric resonator element.<br />
It also has less power variation over temperature.<br />
LIMITATIONS OF A DROs PERFORMANCE<br />
BANDWIDTH<br />
Mechanical tuning bandwidth is another limiting factor.<br />
Typically the bandwidth is 0.2% of center frequency, it<br />
can only be increased up to 3% of center frequency<br />
for special applications.<br />
PHASE NOISE<br />
DROs typically offer excellent phase noise performance.<br />
Typical phase noise curves can be seen on<br />
page 50.<br />
EFFECT OF POWER SUPPLY VARIATION AND<br />
OTHER NOISE CONSIDERATION<br />
Frequency pushing is small, typically 15 kHz/volt.<br />
Also, residual noise is lower and the oscillator exhibits<br />
low microphonics (noise caused by mechanical vibrations).<br />
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MECHANICALLY-TUNED <strong>DIELECTRIC</strong> <strong>RESONATOR</strong> OSCILLATOR<br />
DRO SERIES<br />
FEATURES<br />
• Ultra-clean source ideal for low<br />
spur application<br />
• Miniaturized designs<br />
• High-reliability construction<br />
• Low phase noise<br />
OPTIONS<br />
• High power (-HP-ST)<br />
• Voltage tuning (-VT-ST)<br />
• Special (-SP)(please contact factory before ordering)<br />
Special is defined as a requirement with a specification(s) different than the standard<br />
catalog. For example, extended mechanical and electrical tuning, extended or narrowed<br />
temperature range, lower output power, different DC power requirement, etc.<br />
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS<br />
SERIES - ST (STANDARD)<br />
PARAMETERS UNITS D E EF F G H J K L M N<br />
Operating frequency GHz 2.4 – 3.7 3.7 – 4.8 4.8 – 6.5 6.5 – 8.8 8.8 – 12 12 – 16 16 – 18 18 – 20 20 – 22 22 – 24 24 – 26<br />
range (Note 2)<br />
Output power (Note 1) dBm, min. +13 +13 +13 +13 +13 +13 +11 +11 +11 +11 +11<br />
Output power variation dB, max. ±2 ±2 ±2 ±2 ±2 ±2 ±2 ±1.5 ±1.5 ±1.5 ±1.5<br />
over temperature range<br />
Fundamental dBc, max. N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A -20 -20 -20 -20<br />
Harmonics dBc, max. -20 -20 -20 -20 -20 -20 -20 -20 -20 -20 -20<br />
Spurious dBc, max. -80 -80 -80 -80 -80 -80 -80 -80 -80 -80 -80<br />
Mechanical tuning MHz, min. ±3 ±5 ±10 ±10 ±10 ±10 ±10 ±10 ±10 ±10 ±10<br />
Frequency pushing kHz/V, max. 10 10 15 15 15 20 25 30 30 30 30<br />
Frequency pulling MHz, P-P max. 2 2 3 5 5 5 5 1 1 1 1<br />
(1.5:1 VSWR)<br />
Frequency drift temp. ppm/°C, max. 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5<br />
coefficient (Note 3)<br />
Phase noise @ dBc/Hz, typ. 105 105 95 90 85 80 80 80 80 80 80<br />
10 kHz offset<br />
DC power Volts (Note 4) 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15<br />
Current mA, max. 150 150 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120<br />
Outline drawing 1 1 2 3 4 4 4 5 5 5 5<br />
Temperature range °C -20 to +70<br />
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MECHANICALLY-TUNED <strong>DIELECTRIC</strong> <strong>RESONATOR</strong> OSCILLATOR<br />
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS (CONT.)<br />
SERIES - ST (STANDARD)<br />
PARAMETERS UNITS D E EF F G H J K L M N<br />
VOLTAGE TUNABLE OPTION (VT-ST)<br />
Electrical tuning MHz, min. N/A N/A N/A 8 12 20 20 25 25 25 25<br />
@ Vvar = 1–15 V<br />
Phase noise @ dBc/Hz, typ. N/A N/A N/A 85 80 75 75 75 75 75 75<br />
10 kHz offset<br />
Output power dBm, min. +17 +17 +17 +17 +17 +17 +17 +17 +17 +14 +14<br />
Current mA, max. 220 220 220 220 220 230 230 260 260 150 150<br />
Frequency pulling MHz, P-P max. 2 2 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 1 1 1 1<br />
(1.5:1 VSWR)<br />
Outline drawing 1 1 2 3 5 5 5 5 5 5 5<br />
Notes:<br />
1. Output power is guaranteed into 50 ohm load.<br />
2. Operating frequency must be specified.<br />
3. Averaged over the full temperature range.<br />
4. Alternate DC voltage available.<br />
HIGH POWER OPTION (HP-ST)<br />
MITEQ also offers DROs with enhanced specifications as special models (-SP).<br />
10,007<br />
10,006<br />
10,005<br />
TYPICAL TUNING CURVE (F = 10 GHz)<br />
10,004<br />
10,007<br />
10,003<br />
10,006<br />
10,002<br />
10,005<br />
10,001<br />
10,004<br />
10,000<br />
10,003<br />
9,999<br />
10,002<br />
9,998<br />
10,001<br />
9,997<br />
10,000<br />
9,996<br />
9,999<br />
9,995<br />
9,998<br />
9,994<br />
9,997<br />
9,993<br />
9,996<br />
9,992<br />
9,995<br />
9,994 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15<br />
9,993<br />
VOLTAGE (V)<br />
9,992<br />
FREQUENCY FREQUENCY (MHz) (MHz)<br />
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15<br />
VOLTAGE (V)<br />
PHASE NOISE PHASE (dBc/Hz) NOISE (dBc/Hz)<br />
0<br />
-10<br />
-20<br />
-30<br />
0<br />
-40<br />
-10<br />
-50<br />
-20<br />
-60<br />
-30<br />
-70<br />
-40<br />
-80<br />
-50<br />
-90<br />
-60<br />
-100<br />
-70<br />
-110<br />
-80<br />
-120<br />
-90<br />
-130<br />
-100<br />
-140<br />
-110<br />
-150<br />
-120<br />
-160<br />
-1301K<br />
-140<br />
-150<br />
-160<br />
1K<br />
TYPICAL PHASE NOISE CURVE (F = 10 GHz)<br />
10K<br />
100K<br />
1M<br />
FREQUENCY OFFSET (Hz)<br />
10K<br />
100K<br />
1M<br />
FREQUENCY OFFSET (Hz)<br />
10M<br />
10M<br />
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MECHANICALLY-TUNED <strong>DIELECTRIC</strong> <strong>RESONATOR</strong> <strong>OSCILLATORS</strong><br />
ORDERING INFORMATION<br />
DRO<br />
Series<br />
D, E, EF, F, G, H<br />
J, K, L, M or N<br />
Frequency MHz<br />
Type<br />
Standard (ST)<br />
Voltage Tunable Standard (VT-ST)<br />
High Power Standard (HP-ST)<br />
Special Requirement (SP)<br />
Note: When specifying type, include applicable detailed information.<br />
Example 1: 12 GHz DRO standard: DRO-G-12000-ST.<br />
Example 2: 4.5 GHz DRO with +17 dBm power: DRO-E-04500-HP-ST.<br />
Example 3: 15 GHz DRO with voltage tuning: DRO-H-15000-VT-ST.<br />
Example 4: 8 GHz DRO with any specification different than listed in catalog: DRO-F-08000-SP, please contact MITEQ.<br />
MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS<br />
Size per outline number<br />
1 ........................................ 2.1" x 2.75" x 1.08"<br />
2 ........................................ 1.75" x 2" x 0.85"<br />
3......................................... 1.39" x 1.6" x 0.7"<br />
4 ........................................ 1.05" x 1.45" x 0.63"<br />
5 ........................................ 1.05" x 1.45" x 0.63"<br />
Weight ................................... Frequency dependent, please<br />
consult MITEQ where critical<br />
RF connectors....................... SMA female<br />
DC connectors ...................... Feedthru filter<br />
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS<br />
MITEQ’s standard dielectric resonator oscillators have been<br />
designed to meet the below maximum environmental conditions<br />
(for standard specification, see pages 49 and 50).<br />
Temperature<br />
Operating ....................... -55 to +95°C<br />
Storage .......................... -65 to +115°C<br />
Humidity............................. 95% at 40°C noncondensing<br />
Shock (survival) ................. 30 g’s, 10 ms pulse<br />
Vibration (survival)............. 20 to 2000 Hz random to 4 g’s rms<br />
OUTLINE DRAWINGS<br />
OUTLINE 1<br />
0.38 [9.65]<br />
0.15 [3.81]<br />
2.75 [69.85]<br />
TUNING ELEMENT<br />
EXACT LOCATION<br />
DETERMINED BY FREQUENCY<br />
0.28 [7.11]<br />
0.93 [23.62]<br />
DC POWER<br />
0.27 [6.86]<br />
4-40 UNC TAP x 0.19 [4.83] DEEP<br />
MOUNTING HOLE (TYP. 4 PLACES)<br />
GROUND<br />
0.1 [2.54]<br />
2.55 [64.77]<br />
0.1 [2.54]<br />
2.1<br />
[53.3]<br />
0.9 [22.9]<br />
1.9<br />
[48.3]<br />
RF OUTPUT FIELD REPLACEABLE SMA FEMALE<br />
NOTE: DIMENSIONS SHOWN IN BRACKETS [ ] ARE IN MILLIMETERS.<br />
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OUTLINE DRAWINGS (CONT.)<br />
OUTLINE 2<br />
GROUND<br />
DC POWER<br />
.670<br />
[17.02]<br />
.410<br />
[10.41]<br />
.094<br />
[2.39]<br />
.094<br />
[2.39]<br />
1.812<br />
[46.025]<br />
1.562<br />
[39.675] 1.750<br />
[44.45]<br />
.380 [9.65]<br />
.150<br />
[3.81]<br />
RF OUTPUT<br />
FIELD REPLACEABLE<br />
SMA FEMALE<br />
.200 [5.08]<br />
.790<br />
[20.07]<br />
TUNING<br />
ELEMENT<br />
EXACT LOCATION<br />
DETERMINED BY<br />
FREQUENCY<br />
.28<br />
[7.11]<br />
2.000<br />
[50.8]<br />
.100 [2.54] DIA.<br />
THRU (4 HOLES)<br />
.700<br />
[17.78]<br />
OUTLINE 3<br />
0.55 [13.97]<br />
0.15 [3.81] TYP.<br />
TUNING ELEMENT EXACT LOCATION<br />
DETERMINED BY FREQUENCY<br />
1.6<br />
[40.64]<br />
0.38<br />
[9.65]<br />
RF OUTPUT<br />
FIELD REPLACEABLE<br />
SMA FEMALE<br />
0.28 [7.11]<br />
GROUND<br />
0.09<br />
[2.29]<br />
0.80<br />
[20.32]<br />
0.2 [5.08]<br />
VOLTAGE TUNING (OPTIONAL)<br />
0.28 [7.11]<br />
1.39<br />
[35.31]<br />
1.21<br />
[30.73]<br />
0.96 [24.38]<br />
DC POWER<br />
0.28 [7.11]<br />
0.07 [1.78]<br />
1.46<br />
[37.08]<br />
0.10 [2.54] DIA. THRU<br />
MOUNTING HOLE<br />
(TYP. 4 PLACES)<br />
NOTE: DIMENSIONS SHOWN IN BRACKETS [ ] ARE IN MILLIMETERS.<br />
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OUTLINE DRAWINGS (CONT.)<br />
OUTLINE 4<br />
1.45<br />
0.38 [9.65]<br />
0.15 0.48 [36.83]<br />
[3.81] TYP. [12.19]<br />
TUNING ELEMENT<br />
EXACT LOCATION<br />
DETERMINED BY FREQUENCY<br />
1.05 [26.67]<br />
0.23 [5.84]<br />
0.09 [2.29]<br />
0.87 [22.10]<br />
GROUND<br />
0.2 [5.08]<br />
0.72 [18.29]<br />
VOLTAGE TUNING (OPTIONAL)<br />
0.28 [7.11]<br />
0.62 [15.74]<br />
RF OUTPUT<br />
FIELD REPLACEABLE<br />
SMA FEMALE<br />
DC POWER<br />
0.28 [7.11]<br />
0.07 [1.78]<br />
1.31<br />
[33.27]<br />
0.10 [2.54] DIA. THRU<br />
MOUNTING HOLE<br />
(TYP. 4 PLACES)<br />
OUTLINE 5<br />
1.45<br />
0.38 [9.65]<br />
0.15 0.48 [36.83]<br />
[3.81] TYP. [12.19]<br />
TUNING ELEMENT<br />
EXACT LOCATION<br />
DETERMINED BY FREQUENCY<br />
1.05 [26.67]<br />
0.23 [5.84]<br />
0.09 [2.29]<br />
0.87 [22.10]<br />
GROUND<br />
0.2 [5.08]<br />
0.72 [18.29]<br />
VOLTAGE TUNING (OPTIONAL)<br />
0.28 [7.11]<br />
0.50 [12.70]<br />
RF OUTPUT<br />
FIELD REPLACEABLE<br />
SMA FEMALE<br />
DC POWER<br />
0.28 [7.11]<br />
0.07 [1.78]<br />
1.31<br />
[33.27]<br />
0.10 [2.54] DIA. THRU<br />
MOUNTING HOLE<br />
(TYP. 4 PLACES)<br />
NOTE: DIMENSIONS SHOWN IN BRACKETS [ ] ARE IN MILLIMETERS.<br />
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TEMPERATURE COMPENSATED <strong>DIELECTRIC</strong> <strong>RESONATOR</strong> <strong>OSCILLATORS</strong><br />
TCDRO SERIES<br />
FEATURES<br />
• Ultra-clean source ideal for<br />
low spur application<br />
• High-reliability design<br />
• Very low frequency drift<br />
over temperature<br />
• Buffered output<br />
• 100% burn-in<br />
OPTIONS<br />
• Special (-SP) (please contact factory before ordering)<br />
Special is defined as a requirement with a specification(s) different than the<br />
standard catalog. For example, extended or narrowed temperature range, different<br />
output power, different DC power requirement, etc.<br />
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS<br />
SERIES - ST (STANDARD)<br />
PARAMETERS UNITS F G H J K L M N<br />
Operating frequency range (Note 2) GHz 6.5 – 8.8 8.8 – 12 12 – 16 16 – 18 18 – 20 20 – 22 22 – 24 24 – 26<br />
Output power (Note 1) dBm, min. +17 +17 +17 +17 +11 +11 +11 +11<br />
Output power variation over<br />
temperature range dB, max. ±1.5 ±1.5 ±1.5 ±1.5 ±1.5 ±1.5 ±1.5 ±1.5<br />
Harmonics and fundamental dBc, min. -20 -20 -20 -20 -20 -20 -20 -20<br />
Spurious dBc, min. -80 -80 -80 -80 -80 -80 -80 -80<br />
Mechanical tuning MHz, min. ±10 ±10 ±10 ±10 ±10 ±10 ±10 ±10<br />
Frequency pushing kHz/V, max. 15 15 20 25 30 30 30 30<br />
Frequency pulling (1.5:1 VSWR) MHz, P-P max. 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 1 1 1 1<br />
Frequency drift temp.<br />
coefficient (Note 3) ppm/°C, max. 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9<br />
Phase noise @ 10 kHz offset dBc/Hz, typ. 85 80 75 75 75 75 75 75<br />
DC power requirements Volts 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15<br />
Current mA, max. 220 220 220 230 120 120 120 120<br />
Outline drawing 6 7 7 7 7 7 7 7<br />
Temperature range °C -20 to +70<br />
Notes:<br />
1. Output power is guaranteed into 50 ohm load.<br />
2. Operating frequency must be specified.<br />
3. Averaged over the full temperature range.<br />
MITEQ also offers TCDROs with enhanced specifications as special models (-SP).<br />
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TEMPERATURE COMPENSATED <strong>DIELECTRIC</strong> <strong>RESONATOR</strong> OSCILLATOR<br />
ORDERING INFORMATION<br />
TCDRO<br />
Series<br />
F, G, H, J,<br />
K, L, M or N<br />
Frequency MHz<br />
Type<br />
Standard (ST)<br />
Special Requirements (SP)<br />
Note: When specifying options, include applicable detailed information.<br />
Example 1: 6.5 GHz TCDRO standard: TCDRO-F-06500-ST.<br />
Example 2: 12 GHz TCDRO with any specification different than listed in catalog: TCDRO-G-12000-SP, please contact MITEQ.<br />
MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS<br />
Outline drawings<br />
Size: Outline 6..................... 2.5" x 2.34" x 0.8"<br />
Outline 7..................... 1.8" x 2" x 0.65"<br />
Weight................................... Frequncy dependent, please<br />
consult MITEQ where critical<br />
RF connectors ...................... SMA female<br />
DC connectors ...................... Feedthru filter<br />
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS<br />
MITEQ’s standard dielectric resonator oscillators have been<br />
designed to meet the below maximum environmental conditions<br />
(for standard specification, see pages 49 and 50).<br />
Temperature<br />
Operating ....................... -55 to +95°C<br />
Storage .......................... -65 to +115°C<br />
Humidity............................. 95% at 40°C noncondensing<br />
Shock (survival) ................. 30 g’s, 10 ms pulse<br />
Vibration (survival)............. 20 to 2000 Hz random to 4 g’s rms<br />
OUTLINE DRAWINGS<br />
OUTLINE 6 OUTLINE 7<br />
2.50<br />
[63.50]<br />
2.35<br />
[59.69]<br />
0.100 [2.54] DIA. THRU<br />
MOUNTING HOLE (TYP. 4 PLACES)<br />
2.34 [59.44]<br />
RF OUTPUT FIELD<br />
REPLACEABLE SMA FEMALE<br />
0.23<br />
[5.84]<br />
0.53 [13.46]<br />
0.075<br />
[1.905]<br />
1.65<br />
[41.91]<br />
2.0 [50.8]<br />
1.85 [46.99]<br />
0.075 [1.905]<br />
0.42<br />
[10.67]<br />
1.8 [45.72]<br />
RF OUTPUT<br />
FIELD REPLACEABLE<br />
SMA FEMALE<br />
0.075 [1.905]<br />
0.075 [1.905]<br />
0.15 [3.81]<br />
0.34 [8.64]<br />
2.19<br />
[55.63]<br />
0.28 [7.11]<br />
GROUND<br />
TUNING ELEMENT EXACT LOCATION<br />
DETERMINED BY FREQUENCY<br />
0.65 [16.51]<br />
0.17<br />
[4.32]<br />
0.50<br />
[12.70]<br />
0.35 [8.89]<br />
0.28 [7.11]<br />
0.100 [2.54] DIA. THRU<br />
MOUNTING HOLE (TYP. 4 PLACES)<br />
0.15 [3.81]<br />
TUNING ELEMENT EXACT LOCATION<br />
DETERMINED BY FREQUENCY<br />
0.17<br />
[4.32]<br />
GROUND<br />
DC POWER<br />
0.50 [12.70]<br />
0.29 [7.37]<br />
DC<br />
POWER<br />
0.229 [5.817]<br />
NOTE: DIMENSIONS SHOWN IN BRACKETS [ ] ARE IN MILLIMETERS.<br />
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ETCO SERIES:<br />
0.10–4 GHz (FUNDAMENTAL)<br />
4–24 GHz (MULTIPLIED)<br />
FEATURES<br />
ELECTRICALLY TUNED COAXIAL OSCILLATOR<br />
• Flexible design for customer requirements<br />
• Electronically tuned for low noise source<br />
• Up to octave band tuning (to 4 GHz)<br />
• High Q resonator (narrow band units)<br />
• Internal regulation for improved phase noise<br />
• Small package<br />
• 100% temperature testing<br />
• Three-year warranty<br />
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS<br />
Output frequency range coverage (in bands)<br />
0.10 – 24 GHz<br />
Output power<br />
+13 dBm minimum<br />
Output harmonic<br />
-20 dBc maximum<br />
Output spurious and subharmonics<br />
-50 dBc maximum (-25 dBc subs > 12 GHz)<br />
Phase noise<br />
See graph<br />
Input tuning voltage (tuning bandwidth related)<br />
0–15 V maximum<br />
Input tuning (modulation) bandwidth<br />
up to 10 MHz maximum<br />
Load VSWR 1.5:1<br />
DC power (typical)<br />
Fundamental (to 4 GHz)<br />
+12 to +15 V @ 200 mA<br />
Multiplied (4–12 GHz)<br />
+12 to +15 V @ 300 mA<br />
Multiplied (12–24 GHz)<br />
+12 to +15 V @ 400 mA<br />
Note: Nonstandard tuning requirements available, please contact MITEQ.<br />
TYPICAL PHASE NOISE<br />
-60<br />
-70<br />
-80<br />
PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)<br />
-90<br />
-100<br />
-110<br />
-120<br />
-130<br />
-140<br />
-150<br />
-160<br />
1K<br />
10K<br />
100K<br />
FREQUENCY OFFSET (Hz)<br />
1M<br />
10M<br />
1000 MHz (OCTAVE BAND)<br />
200 MHz (NARROW BAND)<br />
2000 MHz (OCTAVE BAND)<br />
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ELECTRICALLY TUNED COAXIAL OSCILLATOR<br />
ORDERING INFORMATION<br />
ETCO<br />
P<br />
Series<br />
Start Frequency MHz<br />
Stop Frequency MHz<br />
Positive D.C. Supply Voltage (12 – 15)<br />
Example: Part Number ETCO-1000-10500-12P Electrical Tuned Coaxial Oscillator tunes from 10 GHz to 10.5 GHz<br />
with +12 volt supply.<br />
MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS<br />
Outline drawing ..................... 166335<br />
Size ....................................... 2.25" X 2.25" X 0.6"<br />
Weight ................................... 100 grams<br />
RF connectors....................... SMA female<br />
K-F (> 18 GHz)<br />
Voltage input ......................... Filtercon<br />
Tuning input........................... Filtered or non<br />
(Customer specify)<br />
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS<br />
Temperature<br />
Operating.................... -10 to +60°C<br />
Storage....................... -40 to +85°C<br />
Humidity ......................... 95% at 40°C noncondensing<br />
Shock (survival) ............. 30 g’s, 10 ms pulse<br />
Vibration (survival) ......... 20 to 2000 Hz random to 4 g’s rms<br />
Note: Extended temperature ranges available, please contact MITEQ.<br />
OUTLINE DRAWING<br />
166335<br />
ETCO SERIES<br />
RF OUTPUT<br />
TYPE SMA FEMALE<br />
Ø.120 THRU<br />
4 PLACES<br />
.32 [8.13]<br />
.48 [12.21]<br />
.89 [22.61]<br />
1.09 [26.71]<br />
1.29 [32.77]<br />
2.070<br />
[52.58]<br />
2.250<br />
[57.15]<br />
.10 [2.54]<br />
.09 [2.29]<br />
2.070 [25.58]<br />
.09 [2.29]<br />
.60 [15.24] 2.25 [57.15]<br />
NOTE: DIMENSIONS SHOWN IN BRACKETS [ ] ARE IN MILLIMETERS.<br />
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