TKD Low Phase Noise TCXO oscillators combine temperature compensation with ultra-clean signal output, delivering low-jitter references for radar, 5G, satellite and high-end audio. Tight stability and low noise floors support demanding RF and measurement applications.
These oscillators are engineered for clean spectrum output, combining compensated stability with minimized phase noise in compact packages. They serve as trusted references for wireless infrastructure, radar, instrumentation and other noise-critical timing applications.
Phase noise describes random fluctuations of the signal phase, measured in dBc/Hz at offsets from the carrier; lower values mean a cleaner clock for RF systems.
Crystal drive level, compensation circuitry, supply noise and the output buffer all contribute; low-noise TCXOs minimize each to keep the noise floor low.
Higher phase noise degrades radar sensitivity, communication EVM and ADC sampling accuracy, making low-noise oscillators critical for these designs.
Feed the TCXO from a dedicated low-noise LDO and decouple with a combination of 100 nF and 10 µF capacitors at the supply pin.
Use a continuous ground plane under the TCXO and return output current directly under the trace to keep the signal path clean.
Keep the clock trace away from switching regulators, high-speed buses and RF transmitters, and add a guard trace or shield where coupling is unavoidable.