Precision Timing for Mission Critical Flight
Modern aviation demands zero delay. Leveraging Low Power OCXO technology enables "Always On" readiness with the legacy phase noise performance required for Electronic Warfare and RF communication.
Modern aviation demands zero delay. Leveraging Low Power OCXO technology enables "Always On" readiness with the legacy phase noise performance required for Electronic Warfare and RF communication.
The Warm-Up Gap
In electronic warfare, seconds matter. Standard OCXOs require warm-up time to stabilize frequency. Test the difference below.
Simulate engine start to system lock-on.
Select a mode and start the engine to begin test.
Low power does not mean low performance. The LP OCXO maintains the critical "Legacy OCXO" phase noise characteristics essential for clean RF communication.
100MHz Carrier Frequency
*The plot illustrates typical LP OCXO performance overlapping with Standard OCXO, proving no degradation in signal clarity despite power savings.
Low Power OCXOs achieve a noise floor of -174 dBc/Hz at 100MHz. This spectral purity is critical for distinguishing threats in cluttered RF environments, a capability TCXOs cannot match.
Reducing thermal dissipation allows the unit to run cooler and consume significantly less power, enabling the "Always On" architecture without draining auxiliary power units (APUs).
Where the "Always On" Low Power OCXO provides a tactical edge.
EW systems must react instantly to threats. The zero-delay startup ensures jamming and countermeasures are active the moment engines turn, protecting the aircraft during vulnerable takeoff phases.
Frequency hopping radios require precise timing references to maintain sync. The exceptional phase noise (-174 dBc/Hz) ensures clear voice and data transmission over long distances.
Unmanned vehicles often have strict power budgets. LP OCXO offers the precision of a full-sized OCXO with a fraction of the power draw, extending mission duration and payload capacity.