CTS Introduces New TCXO Platform with CMOS Output

Elkhart, IN … CTS Corporation (NYSE: CTS), a global leader in the design and manufacture of electronic components, today announced the release of Model 576; a quartz based, CMOS output, surface mount temperature compensated crystal oscillator (TCXO).  This oscillator offers excellent performance for use in base stations, wireless communications, test and measurement, Femtocell, WLAN/WiMax/WIFI and mobile phone applications.

Model 576 is housed in a 7mm x 5mm ceramic package offering operating voltages from +2.8Vdc to +5.0Vdc and frequency stabilities ranging from ±5.0 ppm to ±0.5 ppm.  Utilizing an analog compensation engine, this device is capable of holding the frequency stable over commercial and industrial operating temperature ranges (maximum to -40°C to +85°C).

Additional features include:  Optional voltage control (VC-TCXO) for frequency tuning, excellent aging characteristics and low phase noise performance.  The Model 576 platform is RoHS compliant (6/6) and shipped in standard tape and reel packaging.  Complimenting Model 576 is the previously released Model 575, a clipped sinewave output version featuring similar performance standards.

For more information about Model 576, Model 575 and other models that offer cost effective solutions in both standard and customized configurations, please reference the TCXO selector guide using the following web link, http://www.ctscorp.com/components/tcxo.asp.
 

About CTS Electronic Components
CTS Electronic Components is a leading provider of engineered electronic components used in communications, medical, defense and aerospace, industrial and computer applications for OEMs and Contract Manufacturers worldwide. The Company has manufacturing locations in Albuquerque, New Mexico; Tucson, Arizona; Nogales, Mexico; Singapore; Zhongshan and Tianjin, China; and Kaohsiung, Taiwan.

About CTS
CTS is a leading designer and manufacturer of electronic components and sensors and a provider of electronics manufacturing services (EMS) to OEMs in the automotive, communications, medical, defense and aerospace, industrial and computer markets. CTS manufactures products in North America, Europe and Asia. CTS' stock is traded on the NYSE under the ticker symbol "CTS.” 

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