Z-Communications REF100FCA-KO 100 MHz sine-output OCXO reference, labeled 5–8 Vdc and +13 dBm, in a blue metal enclosure
Z-Communications REF100FCA-KO 100 MHz sine-output OCXO reference, labeled 5–8 Vdc and +13 dBm, in a blue metal enclosure

REF100FCA-KO: 100 MHz OCXO Reference | Sine Output

$1,500.00

Signal purity. Built for the field.

The REF100FCA-KO by Z-Communications is a compact 100 MHz oven-controlled crystal oscillator (OCXO) reference with a +13 dBm sine-wave output. Low phase noise and ±100 ppb frequency stability over -40°C to +85°C make it a dependable reference for laboratory systems and demanding field applications.

REF100xxx-KO Data Sheet

Key Features & Benefits

  • Low phase noise: Typical performance of -148 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset and -160 dBc/Hz at 1 MHz offset.

  • Sine-wave reference: 100 MHz output with +13 dBm typical output power for RF reference applications.

  • Wide temperature stability: ±100 ppb frequency variation across -40°C to +85°C.

  • Protected power: 5–8 Vdc supply, built-in power-good status, and thermal and overcurrent protection.

  • Efficient operation: Five-minute maximum warm-up; maximum power dissipation of 8 W at startup and 1.7 W in steady state at 25°C.

  • Rugged construction: Compact all-metal enclosure; the internal OCXO is tested to the shock and vibration standards listed in the datasheet.

Typical Phase Noise

10 Hz: -97 dBc/Hz
100 Hz: -119 dBc/Hz
1 kHz: -133 dBc/Hz
10 kHz: -148 dBc/Hz
100 kHz: -158 dBc/Hz
1 MHz: -160 dBc/Hz
10 MHz: -162 dBc/Hz

Target Applications

  • Reference clocks and local oscillators

  • Radar, defense, and SATCOM systems

  • Test and measurement equipment

  • Field signal generators

Signal purity. Built for the field.

The REF100FCA-KO by Z-Communications is a compact 100 MHz oven-controlled crystal oscillator (OCXO) reference with a +13 dBm sine-wave output. Low phase noise and ±100 ppb frequency stability over -40°C to +85°C make it a dependable reference for laboratory systems and demanding field applications.

REF100xxx-KO Data Sheet

Key Features & Benefits

  • Low phase noise: Typical performance of -148 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset and -160 dBc/Hz at 1 MHz offset.

  • Sine-wave reference: 100 MHz output with +13 dBm typical output power for RF reference applications.

  • Wide temperature stability: ±100 ppb frequency variation across -40°C to +85°C.

  • Protected power: 5–8 Vdc supply, built-in power-good status, and thermal and overcurrent protection.

  • Efficient operation: Five-minute maximum warm-up; maximum power dissipation of 8 W at startup and 1.7 W in steady state at 25°C.

  • Rugged construction: Compact all-metal enclosure; the internal OCXO is tested to the shock and vibration standards listed in the datasheet.

Typical Phase Noise

10 Hz: -97 dBc/Hz
100 Hz: -119 dBc/Hz
1 kHz: -133 dBc/Hz
10 kHz: -148 dBc/Hz
100 kHz: -158 dBc/Hz
1 MHz: -160 dBc/Hz
10 MHz: -162 dBc/Hz

Target Applications

  • Reference clocks and local oscillators

  • Radar, defense, and SATCOM systems

  • Test and measurement equipment

  • Field signal generators