CTS Corporation Debuts New Line of Low Jitter Voltage Controlled Crystal Oscillators for Fiber Optic Applications
30 November 2000
CTS Corporation Debuts New Line of Low Jitter Voltage Controlled Crystal Oscillators for Fiber Optic Applications
Business EditorsELKHART, Ind.--Nov. 30, 2000--CTS Corporation today announced a new line of miniature surface mount, voltage controlled crystal oscillators (VCXO's) that exhibit extremely clean, exceptionally low jitter properties. Designated Panther(TM), this CTS product line (Model 333) provides one of the lowest jitter (less than 1 pSec), commercially available VCXO's on the market today. In-house tests by major telecommunication firms have verified that Panther is better than existing low-jitter products now available for fiber optic infrastructure applications. Panther complements CTS' line of frequency products for data communications including SONET, Gigabit Ethernet, ATM, STM-1, STS-3c and OC-3 applications.
Packaged in a standard 9x14mm hermetically sealed SMT ceramic package, the new Panther (Models 333L and 333S) fundamental oscillators operate on +3.3Vdc or +5.0Vdc respectively. All Panther oscillators employ CTS' proprietary high frequency fundamental crystal technology and are available in popular frequencies like 77.76 MHz and 155.52 MHz. Since the fundamental crystal frequency is the same as the output, no frequency multiplication is required, thus eliminating the excess noise and sub-harmonics that typically result from the frequency multiplication process using PLL or multiplication techniques.
Panther oscillators are designed to provide a guaranteed minimum Absolute Pull Range (APR) of +/-50ppm for 20 years, inclusive of all conditions. The typical Frequency vs. Temperature Variation over -40 degrees to +85 degrees C is +/-15ppm. The Nominal Frequency Deviation at +25 degrees C at the time of shipment is +/-120ppm. Fundamental Crystal Frequency Ranges are from 40.00 MHz to 167.00 MHz.
Customer evaluation samples of the new CTS low jitter, Panther(TM) crystal oscillators are immediately available from CTS stock. All Panther VCXO's are competitively priced. Electrical/Environmental/Mechanical Specifications, Product Features and Ordering Information may be obtained from the CTS Sales Representative nearest you, or on the web at www.ctspanther.com. For a printed copy of CTS Technical Data Sheet 333, or to talk to a CTS Reeves Frequency Products' Customer Service Representative, phone: (717) 243-5929.
CTS Corporation is a leading manufacturer of electronic components and assemblies for the communications, computer and automotive markets. The Company employs over 9,200 people at 19 facilities in North America, Europe and Asia. The Company's stock is traded on the NYSE under the ticker symbol "CTS." To find out more, visit the Company's website at www.ctscorp.com.