ACHL-40.000MHZ-EK

Oscillators

Oscillators are electronic circuits that generate an oscillatory electrical signal. They produce a waveform at a specific frequency and are used as timing references for systems or as local oscillators for radio receivers and transmitters. The ACHL-40.000MHZ-EK oscillator is an inexpensive, accurate, and stable device ideal for such applications.

Application Field

The ACHL-40.000MHZ-EK oscillator is used in various applications such as digital to analog converters, frequency synthesisers, high speed computers, and telecommunications systems. It is commonly used whenever accurate long-term frequency stability is critical and in applications where its features are well suited. The ACHL-40.000MHZ-EK can be found in scientific and microprocessor-based instrumentation, as well as precision time-keeping systems, radar, electronic countermeasures, and phased-array antenna systems.

Features

The ACHL-40.000MHZ-EK oscillator provides excellent performance and long-term reliability. It is designed with an EN 50385 design, uses the very reliable ACHL-32 MEMs technology, and has a low power consumption of 12V/50mA. Its high frequency accuracy is ±0.05% and its operating temperature range is -40°C to +85°C, making it suitable for use in a variety of environments. Additionally, the oscillator has an extraordinarily low phase noise, which is necessary for applications like digital to analog converters, high speed computers, and frequency synthesisers.

Working Principle

The ACHL-40.000MHZ-EK oscillator utilizes a modified Colpitts oscillator circuit, which is a type of LC oscillator circuit. In any such circuit, an inductor and a capacitor are used to store electrical energy in an oscillating magnetic field and electric field, respectively. The inductor and capacitor of the ACHL-40.000MHZ-EK are connected in a ladder-like network and driven by a voltage-controlled oscillator that is capable of producing a wide range of frequencies. The voltage-controlled oscillator is the most essential component of the circuit and is responsible for the stability of the oscillator as well as its accuracy.

Conclusion

The ACHL-40.000MHZ-EK oscillator is a reliable, accurate, and low-power oscillator perfect for applications where precision is critical. Utilizing Colpitts oscillator principles and MEMs technology, this oscillator is capable of providing consistent frequencies over a wide temperature range. Furthermore, its low phase noise makes it suitable for frequency synthesis and digital to analog conversion tasks. Taken as a whole, the ACHL-40.000MHZ-EK oscillator is an outstanding choice for an array of timing-related tasks.