Application Notes

CTS Valpey Corporation’s engineers have written the following papers to provide you with additional insight on industry applications.

RoHS Compliant Reflow Profile (117.64 KB)
May be used with all of Valpey Fisher products that are identified as RoHS compliant 6/6.
5x7mm Package Lead Attachment Options (172.69 KB)
Learn about how Valpey Fisher has developed a SMT gull-wing and J-lead options to improve reliability under harsh temperature extremes.
A High Frequency Reference Module (332.92 KB)
Learn about how Valpey Fisher has developed a 100MHz high frequency reference module that provides a high RF output power (20 dBm), extremely low phase noise (-90 dBc/Hz at 10 Hz offset , -170 dBc/Hz noise floor), low EMI radiation and good temperature stability, all at a low cost.
Novel High Frequency Crystal Oscillator Cuts Jitter and Noise (7.93 MB)
This paper highlights how the development of the inverted mesa resonator has produced a high-performing alternative to SAW-based oscillators and other bulk resonator types.
Offset Jitter--The Critical New Spec (232.93 KB)
This article discusses offset jitter, explains why reducing it is important and highlights the noise monitoring equipment required to meet the specifications of oscillator customers.
Understanding VCXOs -To Avoid Over Specifying Them (114.07 KB)
This abstract examines how to avoid over specifying VCXO pull requirements through insights into the guarantee afforded by guaranteed capture range (GCR) specifications.
Inverted Mesa Crystals Carry Oscillators into the Internet Age (449.91 KB)
This application examines how crystal technology is moving from the lab to the production line, booting frequencies while reducing jitter.