Oven Controlled Crystal Oscillator (OCXO)

An oven controlled crystal oscillator (OCXO) provides a frequency reference using a temperature-controlled crystal oscillator. Select it by nominal frequency, stability, phase noise, tuning behaviour, power requirements and mechanical interface. These are oscillator specifications; isolation and insertion loss are not substitutes for them.

The RFComp model listed below is HD32593, a 100 MHz OCXO. Its datasheet specifies an SMA female connector, a nominal +12 V supply and 0–5 V frequency control with negative slope. Review the HD32593 datasheet for electrical conditions and the outline drawing.

Oven Controlled Crystal Oscillator (OCXO)

Part Number Frequency (MHz) Temp Stability (PPM) Output Power (dBm) Phase Noise (dBc/Hz) Tuning Voltage (V) Tuning Range (ppm) DC Power (Volt) DC Power (mA)
HD32593 100 ± 0.5 7 -139 dBc/1KHz 0 to 5 Negative Slope ± 3 12 100 (350 at turn on) Download

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HD32593 OCXO: Key Specifications

The values below summarize the published HD32593 datasheet. Typical values are not guaranteed limits for every operating condition.

100 MHz Reference Output

The datasheet lists a 100 MHz output, +7 dBm typical output power and +3 dBm minimum under its stated electrical test conditions. The output uses an SMA female connector.

Phase Noise and Stability

Typical phase noise is −139 dBc/Hz at 1 kHz offset and −151 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset. Listed temperature stability is ±5 × 10⁻⁷ (±0.5 ppm). Always compare phase noise at the same offset.

Supply and Frequency Control

Supply range is +11.5 to +12.5 V, nominal +12 V. Current is 350 mA maximum at turn-on and 100 mA typical after stabilization at +25 °C. Control is 0–5 V, negative slope, with a typical ±3 ppm tuning range.

How to Select an OCXO Frequency Reference

  • Frequency and tuning: Confirm nominal frequency, required adjustment range, control-voltage limits and tuning polarity. The HD32593 uses negative-slope control, so the control direction matters in a tuning loop.
  • Stability: Review temperature stability, aging and supply sensitivity separately. A ppm stability figure does not describe phase noise.
  • Phase noise: State the offset frequencies that matter to your receiver, synthesizer or measurement system. HD32593 lists typical values at 100 Hz, 1 kHz, 10 kHz and 100 kHz offsets.
  • Start-up and power: Size the supply for turn-on current as well as stabilized operation. If your application requires a specified warm-up time or frequency accuracy after start-up, request that information explicitly; the linked datasheet does not state a warm-up-time guarantee.
  • Output and loading: Check output power, connector and load requirements. HD32593 electrical specifications are stated at +25 °C, a 50-ohm load and +12 V supply.
  • Environment and fit: The listed operating range is −40 °C to +65 °C. Review the outline drawing, mounting and thermal conditions, and confirm any additional screening requirements.

For a quotation, send the required frequency, stability, phase-noise offsets, supply, tuning range, quantity and mechanical constraints.

OCXO Oscillators Technical Questions and Answers

What frequency and control interface does HD32593 provide?

HD32593 is a 100 MHz oven controlled crystal oscillator. The datasheet lists 0–5 V control with negative slope and a typical ±3 ppm adjustment range. Check the control-voltage interface and tuning direction when designing a frequency-adjustment loop.

Compare values in dBc/Hz at the same offset from the carrier and under stated measurement conditions. HD32593 lists typical phase noise of −115 dBc/Hz at 100 Hz, −139 dBc/Hz at 1 kHz, −151 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz and −154 dBc/Hz at 100 kHz offsets. One offset value does not describe the entire noise spectrum.

For HD32593, the nominal supply is +12 V, with 350 mA maximum current at turn-on and 100 mA typical after stabilization at +25 °C. The linked datasheet does not specify a warm-up duration. If start-up accuracy or readiness time matters, request the applicable warm-up specification and test conditions before selecting the part.

Prepare Your OCXO Requirement

State the nominal frequency, tuning range, control polarity and required output level or waveform.

Frequency and interface

Output and tuning requirements

List phase-noise limits at specific offsets, temperature stability, aging and any short-term stability requirement.

Reference performance

Noise and stability limits

Include available supply voltage and current, start-up readiness time, operating temperature, mounting limits, quantity and required delivery date.

Integration and quotation

Power, environment and mechanical fit

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