VCOs (High Performance)
As a premier RF components supplier, RFComp provides high performance voltage controlled oscillators (VCOs) engineered for superior spectral purity and frequency stability. These precision RF products are the heart of high frequency RF systems, serving as the critical local oscillator (LO) in satellite communications RF parts, radar, and 5G systems. Our VCOs offer a wide tuning range and industry-leading phase noise performance, making them the gold standard for military RF components and aerospace electronics.
VCOs (High Performance)
| Part Number | Start Frequency (MHz) | Stop Frequency (MHz) | Tuning Voltage (VDC) | Tuning Sensitivity (MHz/V) | Output Power (dBm) | 10 KHz SSB Phase Noise (dBc/Hz) | DC Power (Volt) | DC Power (mA) | |
| HD34494 | VCO | 2784-2952 | 5 | 0.5-4.5 | 5 | 35 | -15 | Download | |
| HD34495 | 2300-2450 | 4 | Download | ||||||
| HD34496 | 2748-2952 | 5 | Download | ||||||
| HD34497 | 5300-5900 | 0.5-20 | 0 | -20 | Download | ||||
| HD34516 | 82-88 | 0.5-5.0 | 7 | 20 | -10 | Download | |||
| HD34517 | 145-155 | 5 | Download | ||||||
| HD34518 | 346-366 | -15 | Download | ||||||
| HD34519 | 405-435 | 3 | Download | ||||||
| HD34520 | 590-630 | 5 | Download | ||||||
| HD34521 | 835-865 | 3 | -20 | Download | |||||
| HD34522 | 1185-1215 | Download | |||||||
| HD34523 | 1675-1725 | Download | |||||||
| HD34524 | 2075-2125 | 25 | Download | ||||||
| HD34525 | 2470-2530 | Download | |||||||
| HD34526 | 3000-400 | 30 | Download | ||||||
| HD34527 | 4000-5000 | 0 | Download | ||||||
| HD34528 | 5000-6000 | Download |
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Custom VCO Engineering
Modifications & Mission Critical Packaging
Precision Engineering & Modifications:
We specialize in custom RF solutions for specific frequency bands. Our RF component engineering team can tune VCOs for optimized phase noise at specific offsets to meet your radar or EW system requirements.
Extreme Environment Resilience:
From cryogenic research to high-temp satellite communications, our VCOs are built to maintain frequency lock where standard commercial RF parts fail.
SWaP-C Optimization:
We offer ultra-compact, surface-mount (SMT) or connectorized housings designed to reduce Size, Weight, and Power in modern RF module components.
Choosing the Right High Performance VCO
Critical Factors for Frequency Synthesizer Design Selecting the correct oscillator is vital for RF system integration services. Our RF & microwave product expert team recommends evaluating these key performance metrics:
Phase Noise Performance: Essential for high-order modulation schemes in 5G systems and RF solutions for wireless networks to minimize bit error rates (BER).
Tuning Range & Linearity: We offer VCOs with broad frequency range RF parts and linear tuning curves to simplify your PLL (Phase Locked Loop) filter design.
Output Power & Harmonics: Designed as high performance RF components, our VCOs provide consistent power levels across the band while maintaining low harmonic distortion.
Frequency Pulling & Pushing: Built for high reliability RF parts, our oscillators are resistant to supply voltage fluctuations and load impedance changes, critical for lab RF test components.
Technical FAQ
What makes a VCO "High Performance" compared to standard models?
High performance VCOs focus on minimizing Phase Noise and Frequency Drift. By using high-Q resonators and low-noise transistors, we ensure the signal remains stable in demanding military RF components and defense applications.
How does Tuning Sensitivity ($K_v$) affect my design?
Tuning sensitivity, measured in MHz/V, dictates how much the frequency changes per volt of tuning input. A linear $K_v$ is crucial for stable RF system integration services and consistent loop bandwidth in frequency synthesizers.
Can these VCOs be used in aerospace environments?
Yes. Our VCOs are available in hermetically sealed packages, designed as high reliability RF parts to withstand the thermal shock and vibration typical of aerospace and UAV telemetry.
What Our Customers Say
“RFComp’s technical support is unmatched. They helped us troubleshoot a phase-matching issue in our satellite array that saved us weeks of R&D.”
Lead RF Architect
Global Aerospace Prime
“The phase noise on RFComp’s VCOs is the lowest we’ve tested in this price bracket. They have become our primary RF technology supplier for our new 5G mmWave infrastructure.”
Senior Test Engineer
Semiconductor Testing Services
“RFComp’s New York-based engineering support was vital. They provided a custom-tuned oscillator for our aerospace project on an extremely tight schedule.”
Director of Operations
Telecommunications Infrastructure Co.
Experience the RFComp Difference
Whether you need a single VCO for a laboratory prototype or 5,000 units for a tactical communication rollout, RFComp is ready to support your mission. Our New York-based engineering team specializes in high-performance solutions that meet the exact demands of your 2026 project schedule.
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