New VCSO Family Fosters Microchip’s SAW Products for A&D

For aerospace and defense customers who require a higher degree of reliability, the 101765 VCSO family are available with MIL-PRF-38534 screening.

To improve signal clarity, stability, and overall system performance, mission-critical applications like radar and test and measurement call for specialized components with precise frequency control and ultra-low phase noise.

To cater these requirements and distinctions, Microchip Technology announces the release of the 101765 series of Voltage-Controlled SAW Oscillators (VCSOs), which are intended to operate at 320 MHz and 400 MHz and produce ultra-low phase noise. This technology will enable the aerospace and defense industries while generating precise signals and frequencies.

With a 10 kHz Offset, the 101765-320-A VCSO Enables:

• Ultra-low phase noise performance of 166 dBc and an 182 dBc floor.
• For radar and other sensing applications to improve the lower limit of detection, low phase noise is essential.
• These devices are ideal for sensitive phase-locked loop timing applications requiring high precision, such as radar and instrumentation systems like Active Electronically Scanned Arrays (AESA).
• The VCSOs are intended for uses in which SWaP-C, or size, weight, power, and cost, are crucial considerations.
• They come in a 1 inch x 1 inch hermetic Kovar packaging.
• To offer a power-efficient timing solution, the VCSOs are available with supply voltages ranging from 4.75 to 15.75V and a supply current of 111 mA.

For aerospace and defense customers who require a higher degree of reliability, the 101765 VCSO family are available with MIL-PRF-38534 screening.

The screening process is designed to ensure only the highest reliability components are used in critical applications where failure is not an option, such as in military and aerospace systems.

101765 VCSO family Fosters Microchip’s SAW Products for A&D

The 101765 Voltage-Controlled SAW Oscillators VCSO family is a fresh addition to Microchip’s family of SAW products for aerospace and defense applications, which are designed to offer levels of high reliability for robust and mission-critical environments.

They are available in a wide range of package options for ruggedized applications and support a center frequency range from 30 MHz to 2.7 GHz.

Additionally, Microchip can address ITAR, EAR, and classified specifications for hardware to meet the customer’s security requirements.

Development Tools

The VCSO devices are supported by the 101765-320-A-N-S-TB and 101765-400-B-N-S-TB test boards to enable customers to test the parts during the design phase.

Pricing and Availability

The VCSO 101765-320-A and 101765-400-B are available now for purchase. For additional information and to purchase, contact a Microchip sales representative or authorized worldwide distributor.

Key Comments:

“Microchip continues to deliver ultra-low phase noise and high-performance timing products at a competitive price point to meet the needs of our customers,” said Leon Gross, corporate vice president of Microchip’s discrete products group. “Customers can choose Microchip for their timing needs and select other components for their application including FPGAs, MPUs, MCUs, RF, power management, security and connectivity.”