SAW / STW Oscillators - TriQuint

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SAW / STW Oscillators 

When nothing but the best 

phase noise performance 

will do for your application, 

be sure to design in TriQuint 

frequency control products.

Oscillator Technology 

Enabling Technology - Why Choose TriQuint Frequency Control Products? 

All TriQuint oscillator products derive their frequency sources from a 

long history of innovation in technology for resonators. The resonator 

expertise of TriQuint has been developed over many years of iterations 

and fine tuning on models to produce high-performance resonators 

to meet the stringent demands of many applications. The resonators 

that TriQuint offers come in two types of designs that bring various 

features for your frequency control needs compared to traditional 

resonator technology. 

• SAW (Surface Acoustic Wave) resonators 

- More temperature stable than traditional resonators 

- High end g-sensitivity capability 

• STW (Surface Transverse Wave) resonators 

- Best available g-sensitivity with moderate temperature shift 

- Enables ultra low noise high-performance oscillators 

(best in class) 

TriQuint oscillators offer performance advantages in several areas: 

• High frequency fundamentals – When choosing a TriQuint oscillator, 

the system designer has an opportunity to simplify system design 

to minimize multiplication circuitry, associated gain and filtering 

stages typical in many system architectures. As a result of lower 

multiplication factors, systems will benefit from: 

- Improved noise floors 

- Better power consumption 

- Lower system cost 

- Improved phase noise curves 

- Smaller size 

Quartz 

BAW 

Q SAW 

Resonator Comparison 

STW 

Ceramic Resonators 

Frequency 

LC 

Dielectric Resonators 

• Superior noise floor – The superior noise floor is obtained by using 

TriQuint high-performance resonators that leverage the surface 

wave advantages over traditional oscillator technology. Higher 

frequency oscillators have better noise floors than the traditional 

multiplied up lower frequency oscillators. This is due to the lack of 

phase noise degradation from multiplication, lack of conversion 

loss that must be made up with more gain and associated noise 

figure, as well a high power handling that allows for a better carrier 

to noise ratio. 

• Modular standard product platforms – TriQuint has multiple 

product families that have the ability to scale to different frequencies 

with very minimal development effort. In addition, since TriQuint’s 

standard loop oscillators are based on modular circuit functions, the 

standard products can support various performance enhancements 

in the areas of phase noise, noise floor, g-sensitivity, output power 

and signal type (ECL / sine wave). The result is flexibility to support 

customer needs in a standard product format. 

• Exceptional g-sensitivity is inherent in the resonator technology used. 

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The Enabling Technology of TriQuint Oscillators 

TriQuint’s mature SAW / STW technology has allowed 

highly desirable oscillator performance to become readily 

available. Key advantages of TriQuint oscillators are: 

• Higher frequency operation (over 2 GHz possible) 

• Lower residual noise resonators allow for improved 

oscillator phase noise 

• Improved power handling capability allows for 

improved noise floors and higher RF output powers 

• Exceptional g-sensitivity performance results in 

oscillator relatively immune to microphonics 

TriQuint’s STW technology is mature, production ready and 

is a preferred choice on multiple major military programs. 

Vibration Sensitivity 

Equation 1 provides a means of determining the 

vibration sensitivity of an oscillator by measuring the 

ratio of the power in the sidebands to the power in the 

carrier when the oscillator is subjected to a sinusoidal 

vibration, (1) where f v is the vibration frequency, f 0 is 

the carrier frequency, a i is the vibration level in g’s, 

and is the single sideband-to-carrier power ratio. 

For random vibration, Equation 1 becomes Equation 

2 where G is the acceleration spectral density 

level in g 2 /Hz. The vibrational environment of the 

oscillator is usually specified in each of three mutually 

perpendicular axes. Vibration profiles typical of most 

military environments are specified in MIL-STD-883 

Method 2026. 

Graph 1 shows data measured in a direction 

perpendicular to the plane of propagation for STW 

oscillators. As can be seen, extremely low values 

of g-sensitivity can be achieved with a trade-off 

in production yield and cost. TriQuint routinely 

manufactures oscillators as low as 5x10 -10/g . Through 

continuing production and development efforts, 

TriQuint intends to further push the state-of-the-art for 

this important parameter. 

Number of Oscillators 

Image Courtesy of Lockheed Martin 

Equation 1 

g-Sensitivity Performance 

Equation 2 

Graph 1. Distribution of Performance g-Sensitivity of STW Oscillators 



2X .150 

4X .1025 

Standard Military Fixed Frequency Oscillators 

TriQuint’s family of hybrid Fixed Frequency Oscillators (FFOs) is designed to 

achieve high performance at lower cost. Offered in operating frequencies 

from below 300 to above 1000 MHz, standard SAW FFOs are designed for 

military and space applications. Standard STW FFOs are available from 

500 to 1600 MHz and up. 

Advantages: 

• Quartz frequency stability 

• Excellent spectral purity and phase noise performance guaranteed 

• Low vibration sensitivity versions available 

• High endurance 

• Rugged, hermetic metal package 

• Off-the-shelf availability 

Standard Military FFO Phase Noise Performance at 750 MHz 

4X Ø.018 

±.002 

.498 

±.020 

.870 ±.020 

.600 

.210 

MAX. 

.300 

4-Pin Version of 14-Pin DIP 

Package Style H 

.180 

MIN. 

.530 

MAX. 

8X Ø.018 

4X .090 

MIN. 

.210 

MAX. 

.150 

.650 .350 

1.0” Flatpack 

Package PIN 710343 

Partial Freqeuncy Lisiting – SAW 

Center Frequency 

(MHz) 


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Package 

300 4 / 14 PIN DIP 

400 4 / 14 PIN DIP 

540 4 / 14 PIN DIP 

650 4 / 14 PIN DIP 

750 4 / 14 PIN DIP 

800 0.5”x1.0” Flatpack 

Partial Freqeuncy Lisiting – STW 


(MHz) 

1.015 

.210 

MAX. MAX. 

.210 

.245 

.245 

1.500 

±.020 

1.300 

.900 

2X .150 

.800 1.000 

4X ±.020 .1025 

4X Ø.018 

±.002 

1.085 

.498 MAX. 

±.020 

Package 

500 4 / 14 PIN DIP 

650 0.5”x1.0” Flatpack 

720 MAX. 

* 

750 1.515 .180 

8X Ø.018 

MAX. MIN. 

* .183 

MAX. 

960 .153 4 / 14 PIN DIP 

.015 

±.003 

1000 4 / 14 PIN DIP 

1030 4 / 14 PIN DIP 

.870 ±.020 

.600 1090 4 / 14 PIN DIP 

1160 4 / 14 PIN DIP 

1200 .300 

* 

1280 * 

.50 

1300 MAX. 

* 

* Existing resonator frequency. 

.100 + .005 

TYP. 

.072 

±.008 

.150 

.650 

1.500 

±.020 

1.300 

.900 

.350 

.010 

±.002 

.210 

MAX. 

.800 

.245 

.245 

1.000 

±.020

Standard Military FFO Specifications 

Parameters Specifications 


RF Output Power 

at +25°C (65 mA max.) 

at +25°C (65 mA max.) 

280 - 

500 MHz 

500 - 

750 MHz 

+10 dBm Nominal 


750 - 

1000 MHz 

1000 - 

1400 MHz 


Variation of RF Output Power w/Temperature +8 to +13 dBm or 0 to +5 dBm +8 to +13 dBm Only 

Frequency Set Accuracy 

(+25°C) 

Frequency vs. Temperature 

Stability -55° to +85°C 

Frequency Pulling 

Load VSWR ≤ 1.5:1 at All Angles 

Spurious Output Attenuation 

Harmonic Spurious 

at 2 f 0 

at ≥ 3 f 0 

Non-Harmonic Spurious 

Exclusive of Supply Ripple 

Maximum SSB Phase Noise Level 

at 10 Hz 

at 100 Hz 

at 1 kHz 

at 10 kHz 

at 100 kHz 

at 1 MHz 

g-Sensitivity (f V < 2 KHz) 

SAW FFO 

STW FFO 

Power Supply 

RF = +12 to +14 dBm 

RF = +3 dBm 

dBc / Hz 

-40 

-70 

-95 

-125 

-150 

-160 

dBc / Hz 

-40 

-70 

-95 

-125 

-150 

-160 

± 50 ppm Standard 

≤ 250 ppm (SAW) ≤ 420 ppm (STW) 

≤ 30 ppm 

-15 dBc max. 

-30 dBc max. 

-60 dBc max. 

dBc / Hz 

-35 

-65 

-90 

-115 

-140 

-160 

dBc / Hz 

-30 

-60 

-85 

-110 

-140 

-160 

2 x 10 -8 /g to 1 x 10 -8 /g, Depending on Frequency 

1 x 10 -9 /g to 5 x 10 -10 /g, Depending on Frequency 

Operating Temperature Range -55° to +85°C 

Variations on performance are available upon request. Contact TriQuint with your application. 

Absolute Maximum Ratings 

DC Supply, Vcc 

RF = +12 to +14 dBm 0 to +13 VDC 

RF = 3 dBm 0 to +17 VDC 

Load VSWR Infinity 

Ambient Temperature 

Voltage 

+12 VDC ± 5% 

+12 or +15 VDC ± 5% (specify) 

Current 

65 mA max. 

25 mA max. 

Powered -55° to +95°C 

Storage -55° to +105°C 



1400 - 

1800 MHz 

dBc / Hz 

-25 

-55 

-80 

-105 

-135 

-155

8X Ø.018 

.150 

.650 

8X 1.500 Ø.018 

±.020 

1.300 

.900 

.150 

.350.650 

Standard Military Voltage Controlled Oscillators 

TriQuint’s family of hybrid Voltage Controlled Oscillators (VCO) is designed 

for high performance at lower cost. Offered in operating frequencies from 

300 MHz to 2 GHz, these standard SAW VCOs are designed for military 

and space applications. Standard STW VCOs are available from 500 to 

1600 MHz and up. Sine wave and ECL outputs are available. 

Advantages: 

• Quartz frequency stability 

• Excellent spectral purity and phase noise performance guaranteed 

over the voltage tuning range 

• Excellent tuning linearity 

• Onboard voltage regulation 

• Low vibration sensitivity versions available 

• High endurance 

• Rugged, hermetic metal package 

Standard Military VCO Phase Noise Performance at 500 MHz 

1.500 

±.020 

1.300 

.900 

.210 

MAX. 

.800 

.350 

.150 

.650 

.245 

.245 

1.500 

±.020 

1.300 

.900 

1.000 

±.020 

.350 

.210 

MAX. 

.800 

.245 

.245 

.210 

MAX. 

1.000 

±.020 

.800 

.245 

.245 

1.085 

MAX. 

1.000 

±.020 

1.5” DIP 

Package Style 710232 

1.085 

MAX. 

1.515 

MAX. 

.015 

±.003 

1.085 

MAX. 

1.515 

MAX. 

.015 

±.003 

.100 + .005 

.1531.515 

TYP. MAX. 

.015 

±.003 

.50 

MAX. 

.100 + .005 

.153 

TYP. 

.50 

MAX. 

.183 

MAX. 

.072 

±.008 

.153 

TYP. 

.50 

MAX. 

.100 + .005 1.5” DIP 

Package Style 710320 

Partial Freqeuncy Lisiting – SAW 

Center 

Frequency 

(MHz) 

Nominal Tuning 

Bandwidth 

(ppm) 



.183 

MAX. 

.072 

±.008 

.010 

±.002 

.183 

MAX. 

.072 

±.008 

Package 

(DIP) 

300 450 1.0”x1.5” 

311 900 1.0”x1.5” 

320 450 1.0”x1.5” 

400 450 1.0”x1.5” 

430 450 1.0”x1.5” 

455 450 1.0”x1.5” 

500 500 1.0”x1.5” 

530 500 1.0”x1.5” 

572 650 1.0”x1.5” 

600 500 1.0”x1.5” 

640 550 1.0”x1.5” 

700 450 1.0”x1.5” 

800 450 1.0”x1.5” 

Upon request, standard military VCOs can be purchased with ECL output. 

Partial Freqeuncy Lisiting – STW 

.010 

±.002 

Center 

Frequency 

(MHz) 

Nominal Tuning 

Bandwidth 

(ppm) 

Package 

(DIP) 

1000 500 1.0”x1.5” 

1080 800 1.0”x1.5” 

1280 600 1.0”x1.5” 

* Existing resonator frequency. 

.010 

±.002

Standard Military VCO Specifications 

Parameters Specifications 


300 - 

500 MHz 

500 - 

700 MHz 

700 - 

900 MHz 

900 - 

1200 MHz 

1200 - 

1500 MHz 

Frequency Tuning Range Sufficient to maintain center for all operating conditions. 

Tuning Control Voltage +2 to +12 VDC 

RF Output Power at f 0 

Nominal at Room Temperature, 50Ω 

Variation for All Conditions 

Variation for Temperature Only 

Spurious Output Attenuation 

Harmonic Spurious 

at 2 f 0 

at ≥ 3 f 0 

Non-Harmonic Spurious at Max. Spec. Supply Ripple 

Maximum SSB Phase Noise Level 

at 10 Hz 

at 100 Hz 

at 1 kHz 

at 10 kHz 

at 100 kHz 

at 1 MHz 

Operating Load VSWR 

(Referenced to 50Ω Nominal) 

DC Power Supply 

Operating Voltage 

Operating Current 

dBc / Hz 

-50 

-80 

-105 

-130 

-150 

-160 

15 Volts ± 10% 

70 mA max. 

dBc / Hz 

-45 

-75 

-100 

-125 

-150 

-160 

15 Volts ± 10% 

65 mA max. 

dBc / Hz 

-40 

-70 

-95 

-125 

-150 

-160 

15 Volts ± 10% 

65 mA max. 

+10 dBm nominal 

+8 to +13 dBm 

4 dB max. 

-20 dBc max. 

-30 dBc max. 

-60 dBc max. 

1.5:1 max. 

dBc / Hz 

-35 

-65 

-90 

-120 

-145 

-160 

15 Volts ± 10% 

65 mA max. 

Voltage Frequency Pushing < 1 ppm / Volt 

dBc / Hz 

-30 

-60 

-85 

-115 

-140 

-160 

15 Volts ± 10% 

65 mA max. 



1500 - 

2000 MHz 

dBc / Hz 

-25 

-55 

-85 

-110 

-130 

-150 

15 Volts ± 10% 

70 mA max. 

Tuning Range (Typical) 450 ppm 500 ppm 400 ppm 500 ppm 500 ppm 800 ppm 

Tuning Slope Variation 

Modulation Rate 

4.0:1 max. 

2.5:1 typical 

200 kHz min. 

300 kHz typical 

Operation Temperature Range -55° to +85°C 

M.T.B.F. (MIL-STD 217-D, AIC) > 229,000 hours 


Absolute Maximum Ratings 

DC Supply Voltage Vcc, Pin 4 Consult factory 

* Tuning Voltage VT, Pin 6 0 to +15 VDC 

Load VSWR Infinity 

Ambient Temperature 

* Polarity reversal will result in damage. 


Powered -55° to +95°C 

Storage -55° to +105°C

Custom Oscillators 

TriQuint oscillators are available in a variety of hermetic 

custom packages, incorporating custom features such as 

high ripple rejection/low noise voltage regulators and SMA 

or GPO connectors. Please contact the factory to discuss your 

custom requirements. 

TriQuint standard military oscillators are available in high 

performance versions (up to around 1500 MHz), with phase 

noise approximately 10 dB better than the standard version at 

all offsets. For even higher performance, we can use higher 

Q resonators, which result in even better close in phase noise 

and a noise floor intercept at a much lower offset frequency. 

These types of parts have to be ovenized, or used over a 

greatly reduced temperature range. 

Hi Performance 

HiQ Resonator 



Custom Oscillator Capability 

TriQuint Semiconductor offers a wide standard line of oscillator products as described on the preceding pages, but we also understand 

that not all applications can be met by an off-the-shelf approach. Custom design is TriQuint’s greatest strength. Our capabilities range 

from creating custom hermetic oscillator packages with SMA or GPO connectors to developing non-hermetic aluminum housings 

that employ bolted connectors. Customization options also include oversized parts that deliver enhanced frequency stability over 

temperature and oscillators with built-in test capabilities and dual or frequency-multiplied outputs. TriQuint specializes in meeting the 

stringent requirements of the most extreme operational conditions through custom designs. Please use the following table as a guide 

in understanding the range of solutions TriQuint offers, then contact a representative to arrange an engineering technical conference 

to explore custom solutions tailored to your individual oscillator needs. 

Parameters 

Fundamental Center Frequency 

(Doubled and Multiple Outputs Available) 

Temperature Ranges (Custom Available) 

Range 1 

Range 2 

Range 3 

Range 4 

Frequency Versus Temperature 

Range 1 

Range 2 

Range 3 

Range 4 

Set Tolerance* at 25°C 

Output Power 

Output Power Stability 

Range 1 

Range 2 

Range 3 

Range 4 

Frequency Versus Load Pulling 

Hybrid Voltage 

Controlled SAW / 

STW Oscillator 

High-Performance 

SAW / STW 

Oscillator 

Hybrid Fixed 

Frequency SAW / 

STW Oscillator 

200 to 2000 MHz 100 to 1000 MHz 300 to 1800 MHz 

0° to +70°C 

-40° to +85°C 

-55° to +95°C 

-55° to +125°C 

< 80 ppm 

≤ 210 ppm 

≤ 285 ppm 

< 285 ppm 

Externally Correctable 

to < +1 ppm 

0 to +12 dBm 

(Custom: Up to +23 dBm) 

1.0 dB 

2.0 dB 

2.5 dB 

3.0 dB 

≤ ± 15 ppm 

VSWR ≤ 1.5:1 

0° to +70°C 0° to +70°C 

-40° to +85°C 

-55° to +95°C 

-55° to +125°C 

< 80 ppm < 80 ppm 

< 210 ppm 

< 285 ppm 

< 285 ppm 

* Custom Correctable 

to < +1 ppm 

0 to +23 dBm 


1.0 dB 

2.0 dB 

≤ ± ppm 

VSWR ≤ 1.5:1 

± 50 ppm 

-10 to +2 dBm 




1.0 dB 

2.0 dB 

2.5 dB 

3.0 dB 

≤ ± 15 ppm 

VSWR ≤ 1.5:1 

Harmonic Attenuation < -20 to -50 dBc < -30 to -50 dBc < -30 to -50 dBc 

Sub-Harmonic (Doubled Units Only) < -20 dBc < -30 dBc < -20 dBc 

Spurious Attenuation < -60 dBc < -85 dBc < -60 dBc 

Power Consumption 

Phase Noise Performance 

at 10 Hz 

at 100 Hz 

at 1 kHz 

at 10 kHz 

at 100 kHz 

> 1 MHz 

+12 VDC, +15 DVC 

at 40 to 85 mA Max. 

-35 to -60 dBc/Hz 

-65 to -90 dBc/Hz 

-95 to -120 dBc/Hz 

-115 to -140 dBc/Hz 

-135 to -160 dBc/Hz 

-155 to -170 dBc/Hz 

+15 VDC, +25 DVC 

at 500 mA Max. 

-65 to -75 dBc/Hz 

-95 to -107 dBc/Hz 

-125 to -137 dBc/Hz 

-155 to -165 dBc/Hz 

-160 to -175 dBc/Hz 

-168 to -180 dBc/Hz 

Response Slope Positive < 4:1 

Turning Voltage (Typical) +2 to +12 VDC 

+8 VDC, +12 VDC, +15 DVC 

at 30 mA Max. 

-30 to -60 dBc/Hz 

-60 to -90 dBc/Hz 

-90 to -120 dBc/Hz 

-110 to -140 dBc/Hz 

-130 to -160 dBc/Hz 

-155 to -165 dBc/Hz 

Frequency Shift (Typical) Sufficient to maintain center for all operating conditions with voltage control option. 

Linearity (Typical) ±35% ±25% ±35% 

This table is intended as a reference of general capabilities. Contact TriQuint about your custom application and to discuss available packaging.

How to Specify Oscillators 

The following is intended to be a guide in assisting our customers in 

specifying an oscillator to meet their requirements. This guide describes 

some major considerations and is not intended to be all-inclusive, nor 

does it suggest that each parameter described be specified for every 

application. As always, please feel free to contact one of TriQuint’s 

oscillator design engineers for assistance. 


The most fundamental parameter for an oscillator is of course its center 

frequency. As you review this brochure you will find that TriQuint’s 

standard units are presented in product families consisting of Fixed 

Frequency Oscillators (FFO) and Voltage Controlled Oscillators (VCO). A 

useful frequency range is defined for each family for both its FFO and 

its VCO unit. This range signifies that given an appropriate resonator 

within the range, an oscillator can be designed and produced. Our 

customers have two options: 

1. Pick an existing frequency from the appropriate “Partial Frequency 

Listing” tables. Note that when an oscillator part number is not 

shown in a table, this signifies that there is an existing resonator 

which is appropriate for the family and type under consideration. 

When a part number is given in a table, this signifies the existence 

of an established oscillator. 

2. Our customers can specify a custom frequency. 

Frequency Budget 

In the case of specifying VCOs, a frequency budget must be considered. 

SAW / STW resonators have bandwidths ranging from several hundred 

parts per million (ppm) to as much as 1000 ppm. The resonator 

bandwidth chosen must accommodate the oscillator’s ability to tune 

back to its center frequency over specified conditions. Since there is 

a tradeoff in phase noise performance and resonator bandwidth, an 

oscillator designer typically chooses a bandwidth sufficient to tune 

the oscillator over specified conditions, but not excessively wide. The 

following are the components of a typical frequency budget, some of 

which are included in a specification: 

• Operating temperature range – SAW / STW oscillators exhibit a 

parabolic frequency versus temperature characteristic as shown in 

the figure below. STW devices have a similar characteristic but 

with a steeper slope on the parabola. This is by far the largest 

frequency budget component. 

• Aging – SAW / STW oscillators experience an exponential aging 

characteristic where the majority of aging occurs at the start of life 

and then approaches an assymptote. 

• Voltage pushing – This is a frequency shift caused by supply 

voltage shifts and ripple. Power supply characteristics should be 

included in a specification. 

• Load pulling – This is a frequency shift caused by VSWR interactions 

between the oscillator and its load. Load characteristics are 

included in some specifications expressed as a VSWR circle 

(magnitude and phase). 

• Set-on accuracy – This parameter represents the remainder of 

tuning bandwidth after the above have been considered. This 

number directly affects resonator yield but recall that adding 

bandwidth can some times jeopardize phase noise. 



+20 

0 

-20 

-40 

-60 

-80 

-100 

-120 

-140 

F = Frequency Deviation (Hz) 

F = Center Frequency (MHz) 

T = Temperature (ºC) 

To = Turnover Temperature 

(25ºC Nominal) 

2 

F T-To 

= - ppm 

F 5.4 

-50 -30 -10 +10 +30 +50 +70 +90 

Temperature (ºC) 

NOTE: 

Other turnover temperatures can be achieved for a 

given operating temperature range by choosing a 

different cut angle of quartz. 

Frequency Versus Temperature Curve

How to Specify Oscillators 

Phase Noise / Jitter 

Phase noise is a measure of an oscillators spectral purity in an 

extremely short-term sense. Low frequency and thermal noise in a 

bandwidth determined by the resonator is integrated and causes 

small random carrier fluctuations. The resultant envelope of AM 

and PM sidebands is the phase noise skirt which is specified in 

terms of both an offset from the carrier and a dBc level in a 1 Hz 

bandwidth. AM sidebands are typically well below PM sidebands 

and as a result, PM noise is typically specified. The noise floor of 

the signal turns up into the phase noise skirt at an offset governed 

by resonator characteristics. In digital systems an emphasis is 

placed upon the time domain version of phase noise referred to as 

jitter. Jitter describes the fluctuations from ideality of a clock signal 

triggering edge in time (typically pSecs RMS). 

Typical phase noise curves for TriQuint’s standard product families 

are given in the appropriate sections. Ultra-low phase noise can 

be obtained on custom high-performance units. These highperformance 

units require specialized resonator and amplifier 

designs. Please contact TriQuint’s oscillator design engineers for 

more information. 

Dynamic Phase Noise / Microphonics 

For those customers that need good phase noise in challenging 

dynamic environments, TriQuint offers low g-sensitivity units as 

previously discussed. TriQuint routinely assists customers in 

determining an appropriate specification. Typically a plot of the 

vibration spectrum and a dynamic phase noise skirt description 

is needed to accurately determine the g-sensitivity specification. 

Please contact TriQuint’s oscillator design team for assistance. 

Harmonics 

SAW / STW oscillators do generate harmonics. Second and third 

harmonics are generally specified in terms of dBc. The majority 

of TriQuint’s oscillator generate frequencies fundamentally without 

the need for multiplication. As a result, fundamental oscillators 

have no subharmonics. 

Non-Harmonic Spurious 

There are no intrinsic generators of spurious in SAW / STW 

oscillators; however, power supply ripple will induce cause 

spurious. As a result, it is necessary for our customers to specify 

the magnitude as well as the spectrum of supply ripple. This is 

particularly true for customers using switching power supplies. 

After review of a customer’s specification, TriQuint engineers can 

then advise them of the level of spurious that will be generated. In 

addition, TriQuint can guide customers towards models that have 

on-board regulation or can address custom designs. 

For Pricing Information 

Call TriQuint at 407-886-8860 for specifications or to place your 

order for any of the standard oscillators in the listing. However, 

if your requirements call for an oscillator between the operating 

frequencies of the standard parts or with custom requirements, 

please contact our oscillator engineering department. 

To the best of our knowledge, this information was correct at 

the time of printing. TriQuint reserves the right to modify these 

specifications when necessary to provide optimum performance 

and cost. 



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