Vectron International's VTC2 Temperature Compensated Crystal Oscillator (TCXO) is a quartz stabilized, CMOS squarewave, temperature compensated oscillator, operating off either 2.8, 3.0, 3.3 or 5.0 volt supply. It features CMOS square wave output, enable disable feature, output frequencies up to 30 MHz, fundamental crystal design, optional VCXO function, gold over nickel contact pads, hermetically sealed ceramic SMD package, and compliance with RoHS directive and lead free assembly.
The VTC2 Temperature Compensated Crystal Oscillator (TCXO) is a quartz‑stabilized, CMOS square‑wave device that operates from 2.8 V, 3.0 V, 3.3 V or 5.0 V supplies. It offers selectable output frequencies from 10 MHz to 30 MHz, a hermetically sealed ceramic SMD package, and optional VCXO capability for fine‑tuning in PLL applications.
Typical applications include FPGA‑based systems, DSL head‑ends, wireless base stations, point‑to‑point radios, broadband access equipment and test equipment. The device complies with RoHS and is designed for lead‑free assembly.
| Output Frequency Range | 10 MHz – 30 MHz |
|---|---|
| Supply Voltage Options | 2.8 V, 3.0 V, 3.3 V, 5.0 V |
| Logic Low Level | 0.1 Vpp |
| Output Load | 15 pF |
| Duty Cycle (50 % load) | 45 % – 55 % |
| Control Voltage Impedance | 100 kΩ |
| Temperature Stability | +0.5 ppm to –45.0 ppm |
| Aging | 1.0 ppm/year |
| Phase Noise @ 10 Hz offset | -93 dBc/Hz |
| Start‑up Time | 2 ms |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40 °C to +85 °C (various grades) |
The VTC2 provides selectable output frequencies from 10 MHz up to 30 MHz.
It can be powered from 2.8 V, 3.0 V, 3.3 V or 5.0 V supplies.
The device has a start‑up time of 2 ms.
Its temperature stability is specified as +0.5 ppm to –45.0 ppm.