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Z-Comm Introduces the CRO5100Z Features
Superior 2nd Harmonic VCO

SAN DIEGO, December 2, 2008: Z-Communications, Inc. announces a new VCO (Voltage-Controlled Oscillator) model CRO5100Z in C-band. The CRO5100Z operates from 5090-5110 MHz with a tuning voltage range of 0.5-4.5 Vdc. This VCO features a typical phase noise of -104 dBc/Hz @ 10 KHz offset and a typical tuning sensitivity of 20 MHz/V.

The CRO5100Z is designed to deliver a typical output power of 3 dBm at 5 Vdc supply while drawing 118 mA (typical, due to the internal doubler) over the temperature range of 0º to 85º C. This VCO features superior 2nd harmonic suppression of -40 dBc (typical) and comes in Z-Comm’s industry standard VCO-24H package measuring 0.63 in. x 0.866 in. x 0.22 in. It is available in tape and reel packaging for production requirements. The CRO5100Z is also ideal for automated surface mount assembly and reflow.

CRO5100Z is well suited for microwave radio applications that require superior 2nd harmonic suppression and ultra low phase noise performance. Additional specifications for this product can be found on-line at
http://www.zcomm.com/webstore/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=CRO5100Z.

For further information on this model or any other product from Z-Communications, Inc. please contact our Applications department via e-mail at applications@zcomm.com or call us at 858-621-2700.

Z-Communications, Inc. is a pioneer in developing Voltage Controlled Oscillators (VCO) and Phase Locked Loop (PLL) synthesizers for the commercial marketplace since 1987 and headquartered in 9939 Via Pasar, San Diego, CA 92126.

With devoted customers, Z-Communications, Inc. serves wireless and communication industries by providing the most effective and competitively priced RF/microwave components, as well as custom component designed to meet customer specific needs. Our sophisticated automated manufacturing facility, located in the US at our headquarters in San Diego guarantees a high level of repeatability, reproducibility and control. For more information please visit us at