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) October 14, 2008 -- Epson Toyocom Corporation's U.S.-based Timing Products Division has announced the development of two new models of low phase-noise, low-jitter SAW oscillators that output GHz band (800 MHz - 2.5 GHz) frequencies at the fundamental. Commercial development is scheduled for completion in the first half of 2009.
The newly developed oscillators are the single-output EG-9000GC and the voltage-controlled EV-9000GB. The low phase noise, low jitter and excellent frequency-temperature coefficient characteristics of the oscillators are achieved by the built-in NS-34R crystal-oscillating element. The NS-34R boasts a high Q value, low insertion loss, high power durability, and an outstanding frequency-temperature coefficient, in addition to Epson Toyocom's unique high-frequency circuit technology.
Phase noise is mitigated in the low offset frequency range (roughly 500 kHz up to 1.5 MHz) by taking advantage of the high Q value of the NS-34R. Phase noise is mitigated in the high offset frequency range (from roughly 500 kHz to 1.5 MHz or more) by taking advantage of the NS-34R's high-power durability characteristics to raise the level of signals in the oscillation loop. The oscillators boast an extremely stable frequency-temperature coefficient that is 1/5 that of a conventional dielectric resonator oscillator and 1/3 that of an oscillator employing an STW (surface transverse wave) crystal.
The EG-9000GC and EV-9000GB will help provide performance gains in applications that require high frequencies and a highly stable clock (one with low phase noise, low jitter, and an excellent frequency-temperature coefficient). Communications and measurement applications will be particular beneficiaries. These oscillators are expected to contribute to the discovery of new technologies and the development of new products in applied microwave technology markets.
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About Epson Toyocom Corporation
Epson Toyocom Corporation (Epson Toyocom) is the global leader in quartz devices. Epson Toyocom maintains its leadership position through technological innovation and expertise in three critical device categories -- timing, sensing, and optical devices; and through the development of combinations of products in each of these segments. The company and its more than 12,000 employees market its products to customers worldwide through sales and marketing affiliates around the world including Epson Electronics America, Inc. in El Segundo, California.
About Epson Electronics America, Inc.
The Timing Products Business Unit of Epson Electronics America, Inc. (EEA) is the North American sales, marketing, and engineering arm of Epson Toyocom Corporation (Epson Toyocom) and provides a wide array of crystals, oscillators, real-time clock modules, SAW products, optical devices and gyro sensors. Based in El Segundo, California, the EEA group has more than 40 sales representative offices nationwide and a growing network of exclusive distributors. For more information, please visit www.eea.epson.com and click on the Epson Toyocom center box. Both Epson Toyocom and EEA are part of the Seiko Epson Group, which consists of 109 companies around the world.
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