ncf4

PLETRONICS NCF4 Series
TCXO / TCVCXO
Applications
Features
 Pletronics’ NCF4 Series Temperature Compensated
Crystal Oscillator
Optional Voltage Control Function

 Clipped Sine Wave Output
 1.8V to 3.3V nominal Supply Voltage
 10 - 40 MHz Frequency
NCF4
2.0 x 2.5 x 1.0 mm
LCC Ceramic Package
GPS
WiMAX, Wi-Fi, Wi-LAN
Handsets
Broadband Access
Point to point radios
Seismic Exploration
Wireless Communications
Base Stations
Test Equipment
Electrical Characteristics
Parameter
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
Condition (Consult factory for other options)
10
-
40
MHz
Specified by part number
±0.5
-
±2.5
ppm
Specified by part number (fmax - fmin) / 2
-
-
±2.0
ppm
Vcontrol 1.50 volts at 25°C ± 2°C when VCC > 2.5 volts
Vcontrol 0.9 volts at 25°C ± 2°C when VCC < 2.4 volts
If Vcontrol used
Operating Temperature Range 2
-40
-
+85
°C
Supply Voltage 1, 2 VCC
1.8
-
3.3
Volts
Supply Current ICC
-
2.0
3.0
mA
Load: 10 Kohm || 10 pF, VCC ± 5%
Frequency Stability vs. Supply
-
-
±0.2
ppm
Load: 10 Kohm || 10 pF, VCC ± 5%
Frequency Stability vs. Load
-
-
±0.2
ppm
Load: 10 Kohm || 10 pF ± 5%
0.50
0.30
1.50
0.90
2.50
1.50
Volts
1.50 volts nominal for VCC nominal > 2.5 volts
0.9 volts nominal for VCC nominal < 2.4 volts
0
±8.0
±12.0
ppm
Specified by part number, Positive Slope
Frequency Range 2
Frequency Stability vs. Temperature
Frequency Initial Calibration
Vcontrol Range
Frequency Pullability 2
2
Output Waveform
Clipped Sine Wave
Specified by part number, Consult factory for wider range
± 5%, Specified by part number
DC Coupled
Output Level
0.8
-
-
V p-p
Startup Time
-
-
10.0
mS
Within ± 2.0 ppm of final frequency
Long Term Stability (Aging)
-
-
±1.0
ppm
Per year at 25°C ± 2°C
-
-110
-130
-145
-145
-
dBc/Hz
25°C ± 2°C at 26.0 MHz
-55
-
+85
°C
Phase Noise
100 Hz
1 kHz
10 kHz
100 kHz
Storage Temperature Range
Load: 10 Kohm || 10 pF ± 10%
Notes:
1
Place an appropriate power supply bypass capacitor next to device for correct operation
2
Specified by part number
Product information is current as of publication date. The product conforms to specifications per the terms of the Pletronics standard warranty.
Production processing does not necessarily include testing of all parameters.
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PLETRONICS NCF4 Series
TCXO / TCVCXO
Part Number
VCC Supply Voltage 1
Series
Model
NCF4
Lowest
Highest
031
035
031 = 3.1 for 3.3 volts nominal
029 = 2.9 for 3.0 volts nominal
027 = 2.7 for 2.8 volts nominal
024 = 2.4 for 2.5 volts nominal
017 = 1.7 for 1.8 volts nominal
1
2
Operating Temperature
035 = 3.5 for 3.3 volts nominal
031 = 3.1 for 3.0 volts nominal
029 = 2.9 for 2.8 volts nominal
026 = 2.6 for 2.5 volts nominal
019 = 1.9 for 1.8 volts nominal
Stability 1, 2
Pullability 1
Frequency
Lowest
Highest
(ppm)
(ppm)
(MHz)
C
G
015
008
-19.44M
A = +10oC
B = +5oC
C = +0oC
D = -5oC
E = -10oC
F = -15oC
G = -20oC
H = -25oC
J = -30oC
K = -35oC
L = -40oC
o
A = +40 C
B = +45oC
C = +50oC
D = +55oC
E = +60oC
F = +65oC
G = +70oC
H = +75oC
J = +80oC
K = +85oC
005 = ± 0.5
010 = ± 1.0
015 = ± 1.5
000 = TCXO
005 = ± 5
020 = ± 2.0
008 = ± 8
10 - 40 MHz
025 = ± 2.5
Contact Factory for non-standard specifications
Not all stabilities are available with all operating temperature ranges. Contact Factory for exact combinations available.
Device Marking
P
ff/f
YM
Pff.f

YMxxx
= Pletronics
= Frequency in MHz
= Date Code (Year Month) See below for YM codes
All other markings are internal codes
Note: Specifications such as frequency stability, supply voltage and operating temperature range, etc. are not identified from marking.
External packaging labels and packing list will correctly identify the ordered Pletronics part number.
Code
2
3
4
5
6
Code
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
J
K
L
M
Year
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
Month
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC
Package Labeling
Tape and Reel available for quantities of 250 to 1000 per reel, cut tape for < 250. 8mm tape, 4mm pitch.
P/N Label is 1" x 2.6" (25.4mm x 66.7mm)
Font is Courier New
Bar code is 39-Full ASCII
RoHs Label is 1" x 2.6" (25.4mm x 66.7mm)
Font is Arial
Pletronics Inc. certifies this device is in accordance with the RoHS 2 (2011/65/EU) and WEEE (2002/96/EC) directives.
Pletronics Inc. guarantees the device does not contain the following: Cadmium, Hexavalent Chromium, Lead, Mercury, PBB’s, PBDE’s
Weight of the Device: 0.02 grams
Moisture Sensitivity Level: 1 As defined in J-STD-020D
Second Level Interconnect code: e4
Product information is current as of publication date. The product conforms to specifications per the terms of the Pletronics standard warranty.
Production processing does not necessarily include testing of all parameters.
Aug 7, 2015 Rev. A
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TCXO / TCVCXO
Mechanical Dimensions
A
Inches
mm
0.098 ± 0.008 2.50 ± 0.20
B
0.079 ± 0.008 2.00 ± 0.20
C
0.031 ± 0.004 0.80 ± 0.10
1
D
0.071
1.80
E1
0.024
0.60
1
0.014
0.35
1
G
0.020
0.50
H1
0.028
0.70
F
1
Typical dimensions
(Not to Scale)
Contacts (pads): Gold 11.8 to 39.4 µinches (0.3 to 1.0 µm) over Nickel 50 to 350 µinches (1.27 to 8.89 µm)
Pad
Function
Note
1
Vcontrol Input
If this function is not specified, recommend connecting this pad to ground.
2
NC
No external connection allowed
3
Ground (GND)
4
Output
The output is DC coupled. Most commonly used with external coupling capacitor. 0.001 to 0.01µF recommended.
5
NC
No external connection allowed
6
VCC Supply Voltage
Connect an appropriate power supply bypass capacitor as close as possible
For Optimum Jitter Performance, Pletronics recommends:
$
$
$
$
A ground plane under the device
Do not route large transient signals (both current and voltage) under the device
Do not place near a large magnetic field such as a high frequency switching power supply
Do not place near piezoelectric buzzers or mechanical fans
Product information is current as of publication date. The product conforms to specifications per the terms of the Pletronics standard warranty.
Production processing does not necessarily include testing of all parameters.
Aug 7, 2015 Rev. A
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TCXO / TCVCXO
Electrical Test / Load Circuit
Environmental / ESD Ratings
Reliability: Environmental Compliance
Parameter
Condition
ESD Rating
Model
Min. Voltage
Condition
Mechanical Shock
JESD22-B104
Human Body Model
2000V
JESD22-A114
Vibration
JESD22-B103
Charged Device Model
500V
JESD 22-C101
Solderability
IPC J-STD-002
Machine Model
200V
JESD22-A115
Thermal Shock
MIL-STD-883 Method 1011, Condition A
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter
Unit
VCC Supply Voltage
Thermal Characteristics:
The maximum die or junction temperature is 155oC
The thermal resistance junction to board is 30 to 50oC/Watt depending
on the solder pads, ground plane and construction of the PCB.
Vi
Input Voltage
Io
Output Current
-0.6V to +4.6V
-0.6V to VCC + 0.6V
-10mA to +10mA
Product information is current as of publication date. The product conforms to specifications per the terms of the Pletronics standard warranty.
Production processing does not necessarily include testing of all parameters.
Aug 7, 2015 Rev. A
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TCXO / TCVCXO
Reflow Cycle
The part may be reflowed 2 times without degradation
(typical for lead free processing).
Tape and Reel
Tape Constant Dimensions Table 1
Tape
Size
D1
min
Do
8mm
E1
Po
P2
1.0
1.5
12mm
+0.1
-0.0
16mm
24mm
S1
min
T
max
T1
max
0.6
0.6
0.1
2.0
1.5
1.75
4.0
±0.05
1.5
±0.1
±0.1
2.0
±0.1
1.5
Tape Variable Dimensions Table 2
Tape
Size
B1
max
E2
min
F
P1
T2
max
W
max
Ao, Bo &
Ko
8mm
4.2
6.25
3.5 ±0.05
4.0
±0.1
2.0
8.3
Note 1
Dimensions in mm
Drawing Not to scale
Note 1: Embossed cavity to conform to EIA– 481-B
Reel Dimensions (may vary) Table 3
A
B
Reel
Size
Inches
mm
Inches
mm
7
7.0
177.8
2.50
63.5
10
10.0
254.0
4.00
101.6
13
13.0
330.2
3.75
95.3
Product information is current as of publication date. The product conforms to specifications per the terms of the Pletronics standard warranty.
Production processing does not necessarily include testing of all parameters.
C
D
mm
mm
13.0
Tape size +0.4
+0.5
-0.2
+2.0
-0.0
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TCXO / TCVCXO
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Pletronics, Inc.
19013 36th Ave. West
Lynnwood, WA 98036-5761
U.S.A.
Tel: 425.776.1880
Fax: 425.776.2760
email: [email protected]
URL: www.pletronics.com
Product information is current as of publication date. The product conforms to specifications per the terms of the Pletronics standard warranty.
Production processing does not necessarily include testing of all parameters.
Aug 7, 2015 Rev. A
Copyright © 2015, Pletronics Inc.  19013 36th Ave. W, Lynnwood, WA 98036 USA www.pletronics.com  425-776-1880
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