TKD Ultra-Low Phase Noise OCXO oscillators combine oven control with premium resonator design to deliver the cleanest possible signal, ideal for radar, satellite ground stations, atomic-clock systems and high-end test equipment. Exceptional noise floors support the most demanding RF references.
These precision oscillators combine oven-controlled stability with minimized phase noise, delivering a clean reference for noise-critical systems. Compact packages serve radar, EW, satellite communications, metrology and advanced instrumentation.
Phase noise in OCXOs comes from the oscillator loop, buffer and supply; high-Q crystals and low-noise loop design minimize each contributor.
Premium blanks with high Q and low stress provide the lowest achievable noise floor for the carrier frequency.
Phase noise is characterized at multiple offsets (e.g. 1 Hz to 10 MHz); compare specifications at the offsets your system cares about.
Power the OCXO from an ultra-low-noise LDO with remote sensing if available, isolating it from digital switching noise.
Use a star or isolated ground for the OCXO and keep its return path separate from high-current digital returns.
A grounded shield around the OCXO and clean layout away from clock and data buses preserve the low noise floor.