This document describes the features and characteristics of PCA0102A Telecommunications Satellite Telemetry, including frequency range, harmonic suppression, sideband spurs, startup lock time, etc.
The document is a technical datasheet for the Z-Communications PCA0102A, a Phase Locked Loop (PLL) device. It outlines key features such as a frequency range of 102.4 MHz and a step size of 50 KHz, suitable for telecommunications and satellite telemetry applications.
The datasheet provides detailed performance specifications including phase noise, harmonic suppression, power output, and operating temperature ranges. It also includes application notes references, supply requirements, and typical curves for VCO tuning and physical dimensions.
| Frequency Range | 102.4 - 102.4 MHz |
|---|---|
| Step Size | 50 KHz |
| Phase Noise @ 10 kHz offset | -100 dBe/Hz |
| Harmonic Suppression (2nd) | -10 dBc |
| Sideband Spurs | -65 dBc |
| Power Output | +2 dBm |
| Load Impedance | 50 Ω |
| Charge Pump Output Current | 1250 uA |
| Startup Lock Time (typ.) | 4 mSec |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40 to 85 °C |
| Supply Voltage (Vcc, nom.) | 3 Vde |
| Supply Current (Icc, typ.) | 21 mA |
Refer to AN-107 for soldering VCOs/PLLs and AN-200 for mounting and grounding instructions.
The device operates within a frequency range of 102.4 to 102.4 MHz.
The typical phase noise is -100 dBe/Hz at a 10 kHz offset with a 1 Hz bandwidth.