C3390-33.000

Oscillators

What is an oscillator? It is an electronic circuit that produces a periodic, oscillating electronic signal, often a sine wave or a square wave. The C3390-33.000 oscillator is used to provide precision frequency control in high frequency systems. It is designed for a variety of applications including frequency synthesis, time base generation, and phase locked loop reference.

The C3390-33.000 oscillator is a velocity-tuned oscillator that works on the principle of plate angular motion. The oscillator consists of three parts: an oscillator plate, a magnet, and an electronic signal input. A voltage applied to the oscillator plate causes the plate to rotate in a direction determined by the polarity of the voltage. The rotation causes the plate to interact with the magnetic field of the magnet, causing the plate to become magnetically resonant. The magnetic resonant frequency is determined by the parameters of the magnet and the input signal.

The C3390-33.000 oscillator has a number of features that make it a useful choice for applications requiring precise frequency control. The oscillator has a very low phase noise level, making it suitable for applications requiring high signal-to-noise ratio. The oscillator also has a wide range of output frequencies, up to 27.5GHz. The oscillator has a wide tuning range of ±15%, allowing for precise frequency control.

The C3390-33.000 oscillator is used in a variety of applications. One common application is in frequency synthesis systems. Here, the oscillator is used to generate a signal with a specific frequency based on an input signal. This allows for the precise production of a frequency-synthesized signal such as a radio frequency or a frequency division multiplexing signal. The oscillator is also used in time base generators, where it is used to generate an electrical signal for precise timing applications. In these applications, the oscillator can provide a very stable, accurate signal.

The C3390-33.000 oscillator is also used in phase locked loop (PLL) systems. Here, the oscillator provides a reference signal to the PLL system. The reference signal is compared to the output of the PLL system, and if the two signals start to drift apart, the oscillator will adjust its frequency to keep them in lock-step. This ensures that the PLL system can remain in a stable state and operate accurately.

In summary, the C3390-33.000 oscillator is a precision frequency control device used for a variety of applications. It is designed to provide low phase noise and wide tuning range, making it suitable for applications requiring precise frequency control. It is used to generate frequency-synthesized signals, time base signals, and to provide reference signals for PLL systems.