Raltron’s miniature OCXOs deliver precision timing for NIC cards and data centre platforms
Raltron has announced the OX7000 series of oven-controlled crystal oscillators (OCXOs), designed to provide a lower-cost timing solution for network interface cards (NICs) and other space-constrained data centre hardware.
With an 9 mm x 7 mm surface-mount package, the OX7000 Series is well suited for NIC cards, servers, storage, and switching platforms that require compact size, reliable timing, and efficient integration.
As data centre and networking equipment continue to scale, designers are under pressure to reduce board area, manage power consumption, and control system cost. The OX7000 Series helps meet these requirements with a compact footprint and a single 3.3 V supply, consuming only 0.35-0.5 W at steady state and 0.8-0.9 W during warm-up at 25 °C.
For NIC card designers in particular, the OX7000 offers a combination of OCXO stability, low phase noise, and lower overall cost. This makes it a practical choice for high-speed networking designs that need dependable timing without over-designing the clock subsystem.
“Network and data centre designers need timing products that balance performance, size, and cost,” said Sasha Wolloch, President of Raltron. “With the OX7000 Series, we’re providing a compact, lower-cost OCXO that is especially well suited for NIC cards and other high-volume networking platforms.”
The OX7000 Series is qualified for robust environmental performance, supporting testing for vibration, mechanical shock, and thermal cycling, common requirements for always-on infrastructure equipment.
