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AST3TQ-T-10.000MHZ-28

AST3TQ-T-10.000MHZ-28

Abracon LLC
10 MHz TCXO LVCMOS Oscillator 3.3V 4-SMD, No Lead
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Overview

The AST3TQ-T-10.000MHZ-28 is a precision 10 MHz Temperature Compensated Crystal Oscillator (TCXO) designed for high-stability timing applications. It provides a stable LVCMOS output with a frequency stability of +/-280ppb over a wide industrial temperature range from -40C to +85C. Operating at 3.3V, this surface-mount oscillator is housed in a compact 7.00mm x 5.00mm package.

Why Choose This Part

This TCXO offers excellent frequency stability of +/-280ppb, ensuring minimal drift in varying thermal environments. The 4-SMD package and 3.3V operation allow for easy integration into standard digital logic circuits without requiring external frequency adjustment components.

Applications

Precision Timing References
Ideal for providing a stable clock source in base stations and telecommunications infrastructure where low jitter is critical.
Industrial Networking
Provides reliable synchronization for industrial Ethernet switches and high-speed data communication equipment.
Test and Measurement
Serves as a high-precision local oscillator for portable measurement devices and handheld instrumentation.

Key Specifications

Type TCXO
Output LVCMOS
Frequency 10 MHz
Mounting Type Surface Mount
Base Resonator Crystal
Package / Case 4-SMD, No Lead
Size / Dimension 0.276" L x 0.197" W (7.00mm x 5.00mm)
Voltage - Supply 3.3V
Frequency Stability +/-280ppb
Height - Seated (Max) 0.079" (2.00mm)
Operating Temperature -40degC ~ 85degC
Current - Supply (Max) 7mA

Getting Started

To integrate this oscillator, ensure a 0.1uF bypass capacitor is placed as close as possible to the Vdd pin and provide a low-impedance path to ground. When designing the PCB layout, keep the LVCMOS output trace short to minimize EMI and signal degradation.

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