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Precision Devices has introduced the OC8037 miniature clock oscillator, which is targeted at extreme-temperature and harsh-environment applications. Extreme conditions are supported by the new oscillator, which provides a range of operating temperatures, including -40C to +85C and -55C to +125C; additional options are available to support even higher operating temperatures. The OC8037 also offers a high shock resistance of 5,000G (at 0.3ms, 1/2 sine) and a high vibration resistance of 10Hz to 2,000Hz at 10G. The oscillator offers an operating frequency range of up to 160MHz with a square wave HC-CMOS/AC-CMOS output, a frequency stability of +/-50ppm output and two supply voltage options (3.3V and 5V). Typical applications for the new oscillator include avionics and aerospace systems, such as airborne computers, cockpit instrumentation and displays, automotive systems and medical equipment. The new miniature clock oscillator is available in an RoHS-compliant four-pin SMD ceramic packag...

Z-Communications has announced an RoHS-compliant Voltage-Controlled Oscillator (VCO), model ZRO2407A1LF in S-band. The ZRO2407A1LF operates at 2,400-2,415MHz with a tuning-voltage range of 0.5-4.5V DC. This VCO features a typical phase noise of -115dBc/Hz at 10KHz offset and a typical tuning sensitivity of 14MHz/V. It is designed to deliver a typical output power of 3dBm at 5V DC supply, while drawing 21mA (typical) over a temperature range of -40 to 85C. This VCO features typical second harmonic suppression of -18dBc and comes in Z-Comm's standard MINI-16-SM package, measuring 0.5 x 0.5 x 0.22in. It is available in tape and reel packaging for production requirements. The ZRO2407A1LF is also suitable for automated surface-mount assembly and reflow, as well as fixed-wireless and digital-radio applications that require ultra-low phase-noise performance.

Newport Spectra Physics has introduced the Inspire optical parametric oscillator (OPO), a tunable, ultra-fast laser source for advanced imaging and spectroscopy applications. Optimised for use with the company's Mai Tai HP ultra-fast laser, the Inspire OPO delivers a wide, gap-free ultra-fast tuning range, from ultraviolet (UV) to infrared (245-2,500nm), and high power in the UV and visible. Newport's OPO is fully automated for computer-controlled tuning across the range without adjustment or change of optics. The Inspire OPO has multiple output ports for simultaneous UV, visible and infrared output, making it ideal for applications that require multiple wavelengths, such as coherent anti-Stokes Raman scattering (CARS) imaging. The OPO delivers >1W of average power from 345-520nm and >400mW from 490-750nm. Additionally, the Inspire OPO provides adjustable pulse widths (from 80-350fs). Optimised for high stability, the robust OPO is insensitive to ambient temperature chan...