Title: VECTRON VCB 400-014 High-Performance 400 MHz LVPECL Voltage Controlled Crystal Oscillator (VCXO)

Product Overview:
The VECTRON VCB 400-014 is a state-of-the-art 400 MHz Voltage Controlled Crystal Oscillator (VCXO) engineered to deliver exceptional frequency control and stability for the most demanding electronic systems. Designed with advanced crystal technology and precision circuitry, this high-performance oscillator provides ultra-low phase noise and jitter, making it an indispensable component for critical timing applications. Its robust construction ensures reliable operation across a wide range of environmental conditions, offering unparalleled accuracy and signal integrity. The VCB 400-014 is the ideal solution for designers seeking superior clocking performance in high-speed digital and communication infrastructures, ensuring optimal system synchronization and reduced bit error rates.

Key Features & Benefits:

 Precise 400 MHz Output Frequency: Delivers a stable and accurate 400.000 MHz clock signal, crucial for high-speed data synchronization and reliable system operation.
 Ultra-Low Phase Noise: Minimizes signal degradation and improves system bit error rates (BER), ensuring pristine data transmission and enhanced signal quality in sensitive applications.
 Excellent Frequency Stability: Maintains consistent performance across varying temperatures and operating conditions, guaranteeing long-term reliability and precise timing over the product's lifespan.
 LVPECL Output: Provides a robust, high-speed differential output suitable for driving complex digital logic with superior noise immunity and signal integrity.
 Wide Operating Temperature Range: Engineered to perform flawlessly from -40°C to +85°C, enabling deployment in challenging industrial, telecommunications, and outdoor environments.
 Voltage Control Functionality: Allows for fine-tuning of the output frequency, enabling precise system synchronization, phase-locked loop (PLL) applications, and frequency modulation.
 Compact Surface Mount Device (SMD) Package: Facilitates space-saving designs and automated assembly processes, reducing overall PCB footprint and manufacturing costs.
 High Reliability and Long Lifespan: Manufactured with stringent quality controls and robust materials for extended operational longevity, minimizing maintenance and replacement needs.
 Reduced Jitter: Contributes to improved signal integrity and system performance in high-bandwidth applications, critical for high-speed data communication.
 Fast Start-up Time: Ensures quick system initialization and operational readiness, enhancing overall system efficiency.

Applications:

 Telecommunications Infrastructure: Essential for SONET/SDH, Fibre Channel, 10G/40G/100G Ethernet, Base Stations, Optical Transceivers, and other high-speed data links.
 Networking Equipment: Critical timing source for high-speed Routers, Switches, Servers, Data Center Interconnects, and network interface cards.
 Test and Measurement Instruments: Provides precise clocking for Spectrum Analyzers, Network Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, Signal Generators, and frequency counters.
 Broadcasting and Studio Equipment: Used in high-definition video processing, professional audio systems, and digital broadcasting equipment requiring stable timing.
 Medical Imaging Systems: Supports MRI, CT Scanners, Ultrasound equipment, and other diagnostic tools demanding highly precise and stable clock sources.
 Industrial Control Systems: Ideal for Automation, Robotics, Machine Vision, and other industrial applications where reliable and accurate timing is paramount.
 High-Performance Computing: Utilized in Servers, Workstations, embedded systems, and supercomputers for synchronized data processing.
 Military and Aerospace: Suitable for applications requiring robust performance in demanding environmental conditions (subject to specific qualification).

Technical Specifications:

 Part Number: VCB 400-014
 Alternative Part Number: VCB400014
 Nominal Frequency: 400.000 MHz
 Output Type: LVPECL (Low Voltage Positive Emitter Coupled Logic)
 Frequency Stability (over operating temperature): +/- 20 ppm max
 Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C
 Storage Temperature Range: -55°C to +125°C
 Supply Voltage (Vcc): 3.3V +/- 5%
 Control Voltage (Vc): 0.0V to 3.3V
 Frequency Pullability: +/- 100 ppm min (with Vc sweep)
 Phase Noise (typical): -100 dBc/Hz @ 100 Hz offset, -125 dBc/Hz @ 1 kHz offset, -140 dBc/Hz @ 10 kHz offset, -155 dBc/Hz @ 100 kHz offset
 Jitter (RMS, 12 kHz to 20 MHz): 0.5 ps max
 Rise/Fall Time: 0.5 ns max (20% to 80%)
 Output Load: 50 Ohm to Vcc-2V (differential)
 Package Type: 5.0 x 7.0 mm Ceramic SMD
 Weight: 0.5 grams (approximate)
 Current Consumption: 70 mA max
 Input Impedance (Vc): 100 kOhm min
 Aging (first year): +/- 2 ppm max