Temperature Compensated Crystal Oscillator Panel Discussion

Abstract : The consensus of the panel is that the next few years will see a majority of the TCXO's made with specifications in the area of 1 to 2 ppm over an operational temperature range of -40 degrees c to +95 degrees c. Packaging requirements will dictate shape factors corresponding to the standard 14 pin DIP package or in some cases a double height DIP package. Output power for these devices is anticipated to be in the range of 0 dbm to 5 dbm. The trend of the market is for higher frequency units. This last is expected to continue to even higher frequency requirements in the future.