Frequency Control Products

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As one of the first companies to commercialize quartz crystals for electronics (1942), CTS has a long history of providing reliability, quality, exceptional stability, low jitter, and low phase noise performance in frequency control products. We have innovations in high-performance Jitter Attenuators, Frequency Translators, tight-stability and low-power OCXOs, and high-frequency reference clocks. We offer a wide-ranging, diverse product portfolio of standard industry form factors down to the smallest sizes and custom solutions from our engineered product platforms to meet your specific needs.

CTS Frequency Control products provide timing and synchronization solutions for applications such as:

Wireless Infrastructure
Wireline Core Networking
Synchronous Ethernet
Optical Networking
Avionics
Military
Oil & Gas Exploration
Test & Measurement

Precision Timing Solutions

CTS is an industry leader in designing and manufacturing high-performance crystal oscillator products. We offer the highest frequencies, lowest jitter, and lowest power consumption products. From our series of Low-Power OCXOs designed for portable applications (120mW) to our Model 591 TCXO with extended temperature range designed for low-noise, 5G mmWave applications, our engineers will work with you to customize a unique solution for your design requirements. Contact us for a range of solutions that meet your unique application needs.

Clock Oscillators

Clock Oscillators are the heart of frequency control products and CTS offers the widest array of Crystal Oscillators (XOs) in the industry and we’re expanding into MEMS clock oscillators as well. From the smallest packages to the highest frequency (greater than 1.0GHz), with a choice of outputs including CMOS. LVPECL, LVDS, and SINE WAVE have solutions for even the most stringent applications. CTS is also is one of the few frequency control suppliers that offers a comprehensive product breadth of parts, including products with phase jitter of less than 0.1 ps overall conditions. Whether you need a simple reference clock or you are developing a mission-critical system, we have ideal crystal oscillators to help. Our team will help you select the right clock oscillators in packages as small as 2.5×2.0mm.

Clock Oscillators

Crystals

CTS has a wide variety of Crystal (XTAL) products that are available in multiple package types and frequencies. Our unique fundamental crystals are developed using a proprietary etching process to reach higher frequencies. Our long history in the automotive market positions us to understand the needs of our automotive customers and provide the right crystal solution. We have the perfect crystal solution whether you are starting a new design with critical specifications or you need a reliable source for an existing application.

Crystals

OCXO

CTS offers a complete line of high-performance Oven-Controlled Crystal Oscillators (OCXOs) available in a broad range of frequencies and stabilities that conform to industry-standard packages. We also offer a unique family of ultra-low-power OCXO designs (120mW) suitable for battery-powered applications. With wide temperature ranges, high frequencies, the lowest power, and industry-leading phase noise and stability, CTS OCXOs offer performance advantages that our competitors cannot.

OCXO

TCXO & VCTCXO

We produce the highest frequency Temperature-Compensated Crystal Oscillators (TCXOs) available in the industry. With frequencies greater than 1.0GHz, stabilities as low as 0.05ppm, and temperature range up to -40°C to 85°C. With superior phase noise and low current consumption, our TCXOs enable customers to achieve the highest performance for innovative designs.

TCXO & VCTCXO

VCXO

CTS highest frequency Voltage-Controlled Crystal Oscillators (VCXOs) highlight unique design techniques that allow our VCXOs to achieve the best jitter performance on the market, even at frequencies greater than 1.0GHz. Customers can design their own phase-locked loop (PLL) circuits or work with our engineers to customize a design to fit their needs.

VCXO

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Where to Buy

CTS components are stocked and sold through a global network of distributors & sales representatives. Select your preferred partner in the link below.

Where to Buy