TO-16 Tracking Oscillator
- Low phase noise outputs - even from noisy input reference
- Four outputs phase locked to Reference input
- Autosensing frequency input 5 or 10 MHz for application flexibility
- 5 or 10 MHz outputs can give input frequency doubling or halving
- Good holdover performance if input signals source fails
- Built in test and remote control and monitoring
TO-16 Tracking Oscillator Overview
The TO-16 is a high quality Frequency Reference source that faithfully tracks the frequency accuracy of its reference input. By using a unique conditioning algorithm, the TO-16 senses the input frequency it is supplied and adjusts the frequency of its own ovenised, low phase noise oscillator to maintain frequency and phase coherence. Thus the product can be used to restore the quality of a frequency signal degraded by transmission over long and noisy lines, or to improve the intrinsic noise level of a signal coming from a Rubidium atomic oscillator.
The TO-16 could be also used as a frequency translator between 5MHz and 10MHz, ensuring high signal quality, phase lock and constant tracking.
Low-noise and High Stability
Due to its highly stable internal oscillator, the TO-16 has excellent hold over capabilities if the input signal is lost for any reason. All four sinewave outputs will be maintained with minimal drift until the reference signal is restored. As with all aspects of the TO-16 operation this is detected automatically and frequency conditioning restarted. Initial product start up and recovery from power failures all require no operator intervention or assistance.
Frequency Doubling or Halfing
A useful feature of the TO-16 is that it can be used to perform frequency conversion operations within a system. This means that a standard TO-16 unit will produce outputs at 10 MHz regardless of whether the synchronizing reference is 5 MHz or 10 MHz. When fitted with the relevant option, the TO-16 will produce 5 MHz outputs regardless of whether the synchronizing reference is 5 MHz or 10 MHz. Unlike synthesized outputs, these frequency converted signals from the TO-16 come directly from the on board low phase noise oscillator and so are not subject to the noise and spurious signals often associated with synthesized outputs.
Flexible Remote Control and Monitoring
In addition to front panel indications of status, the TO-16 has a fully featured RS232 bi-directional interface to permit remote Control and Monitoring. This may be by direct serial port connection, or by use of Pendulum Ethernet interface, via a remote web browser. Built in test in the TO-16 ensures that all critical unit parameters are kept under constant observation and that exceptions are rapidly reported.
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| Desctiption | Size |
|---|---|
| Pendulum TO-16 Data Sheet | 98Kb |