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Rakon TCXO Guide :Temperature Compensated Crystal Oscillator

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A Temperature Compensated Crystal Oscillator (TCXO) is a precision timing device that maintains stable frequency performance across varying temperatures using compensation circuitry. Rakon TCXOs are widely used in telecommunications, GPS receivers, wireless infrastructure, IoT devices, and industrial systems requiring accurate frequency references.

Rakon TCXO modules serve as temperature compensated crystal oscillators. Due to their high stability, Rakon TCXOs find applications in diverse fields such as:

  • Defense
  • GPS
  • Telecommunications
  • Emergency beacons
  • Power management
  • High-performance applications (e.g., satellite, avionics)

Rakon manufactures TCXOs according to specific application requirements in RF, wireless, and other industries.

These TCXO devices are manufactured per MIL-PRF-55310 standard specifications. Key features of Rakon TCXOs include:

  • Stability up to +/-1.5 ppm
  • Temperature range from -40°C to +85°C
  • Low power consumption
  • Excellent phase noise
  • Miniature size

Rakon also manufactures OCXO (Oven Controlled Crystal Oscillator) modules, which are often used in satellite manufacturing. These OCXOs achieve ultra-low phase noise in the range of -160 dBc/Hz to -180 dBc/Hz.

About Rakon

Founded in 1967, Rakon is a global leader in designing and manufacturing frequency control solutions. The company has 6 manufacturing plants and 8 R&D centers, with support centers at 11 offices worldwide. Rakon’s head office is located in New Zealand.

The Rakon product range includes the following frequency control products:

  • XO - Crystal Oscillator
  • TCXO - Temperature Compensated Crystal Oscillator
  • VCXO - Voltage Controlled Crystal Oscillator
  • OCXO - Oven Controlled Crystal Oscillator
  • SAW oscillators

Rakon TCXO Models

The following table lists some of the Rakon TCXOs used for various applications:

ApplicationRakon TCXO ModelOperating Frequency Range
High reliabilityTE300, TE31010 to 100 MHz
DefenseRPT7060D, RFPT70016 to 40 MHz, 10 to 30 MHz
Power managementRFPT2003 to 40 MHz
High-performance (Satellite/Avionics)RPT7050G16 to 40 MHz
Locator beacons for emergencyRFPT10010 to 20 MHz

Rakon offers various other high and ultra-stability TCXOs.

Summary

A TCXO provides stable frequency output despite temperature variations. Rakon manufactures high performance TCXO solutions for telecommunications, GPS, wireless communication systems, industrial electronics, and precision timing applications.