PLL synthesizer features compact packaging

Suited for satellite modem equipment, the RoHS compliant PCA0495B-LF PLL synthesizer operates from 470 to 520 MHz with a 100 kHz step size in a package measuring only 0.50 x 0.50 x 0.13 in. This miniature PLL provides phase noise of –97 dBc/Hz at 10-kHz offset and can be easily programmed through a three-wire serial interface.

The part is designed to deliver a typical output power of 4 dBm into a 50-Ω load while operating off a single supply voltage of 3.3 Vdc and typically only consuming 25 mA of current. This high performance PLL spurious and 2nd harmonic suppression is -65 and -10 dBc, respectively, and is designed to operate over the industrial temperature of –40° to 85°C. (Contact company for pricing and availability.)

By Christina Nickolas

Z-Communications , Poway , CA
Sales 858-621-2700

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