Raltron introduces ultra‑low phase noise 100 MHz OCXO
Raltron has announced the release of the OX6580MK‑D3‑20‑100.000‑12, a 100 MHz oven controlled crystal oscillator (OCXO) optimised for applications that demand exceptional close‑in phase noise and long‑term frequency stability. The new OCXO provides an ultra‑clean 100 MHz reference that enables higher dynamic range, lower jitter, and improved spectral purity in state‑of‑the‑art communications, radar, navigation, and test & measurement systems.
The OX6580MK is designed for ultra‑low phase noise, delivering both close‑in and far‑out performance to keep phase‑noise skirts and reciprocal mixing products well below critical signal levels. In high‑resolution test and measurement equipment, its low internal noise floor enables more accurate characterisation of phase noise, jitter, and spectral purity of the device under test.
The 100 MHz OX6580MK OCXO is ideal as a low‑noise reference in:
Microwave and RF communications equipment, for improved link budgets and tighter constellation performance in complex modulation schemes.
Radar and electronic warfare systems, where low phase noise translates into better range resolution, Doppler accuracy, and clutter suppression.
Test and measurement instruments, including signal generators, spectrum and phase‑noise analyzers, and frequency counters requiring ultra‑low reference noise floors.
Navigation, GNSS, and timing subsystems that rely on stable, low‑noise references for holdover and precise synchronisation.
