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PCF4 Series
TCVCXO Oscillator
May 2010
Pletronics’ PCF4 Series is a temperature
compensated voltage controlled crystal
oscillator with a clipped sinewave output.
The package is designed for high density
surface mount designs.
Tape and Reel packaging is available.
10 to 52 MHz
2.3V to 3.6V
2.0 x 2.5 mm LCC Ceramic Package
Optional Voltage Control Function
Pletronics Inc. certifies this device is in accordance with the
RoHS 6/6 (2002/95/EC) and WEEE (2002/96/EC) directives.
Pletronics Inc. guarantees the device does not contain the following:
Cadmium, Hexavalent Chromium, Lead, Mercury, PBB’s, PBDE’s
Weight of the Device: 0.07 grams
Moisture Sensitivity Level: 1 As defined in J-STD-020D.1
Second Level Interconnect code: e4
Absolute Maximum Ratings:
Parameter Unit
VCC Supply Voltage -0.5V to +6.5V
Vi Input Voltage -0.5V to VCC + 0.5V
Vo Output Voltage -0.5V to VCC + 0.5V
Thermal Characteristics
The maximum die or junction temperature is 155oC
The thermal resistance junction to board is 35 to 50oC/Watt depending on the solder pads, ground plane
and construction of the PCB.
ESD Rating
Model Minimum Voltage Conditions
Human Body Model 1500 MIL-STD-883 Method 3115
Charged Device Model 1000 JESD 22-C101
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TCVCXO Oscillator
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P ff.ff M
C ymd x
Part Number:
PCF4 031 035 G H 015 008 -12.75M -XX
Internal code or blank
Nominal Frequency in MHz
Pullability in ppm (Vcontrol) (xxx in ppm)
000 = TCXO only
008 = +_ 8 ppm minimum Example
Stability in ppm (ppm = xxx / 10) Examples are:
005 = +_ 0.5 ppm 025 = +_ 2.5 ppm
010 = +_ 1 ppm
015 = +_ 1.5 ppm
Highest Specified Operating Temperature
A = +40oCE = +60oCJ = +80oC
B = +45oCF = +65oC K = +85oC
C = +50oCG = +70oC
D = +55oCH = +75oC
Lowest Specified Operating Temperatu re
A = +10oCE = -10oCJ = -30oC
B = +5oCF = -15oC
C = +0oCG = -20oC
D = -5oCH = -25oC
Highest Supply Voltage * (xxx / 10)
035 = 3.5 volts for 3.3 volts nominal
031 = 3.1 volts for 3.0 volts nominal
026 = 2.6 volts for 2.5 volts nominal
Lowest Supply Voltage * (xxx / 10)
031 = 3.1 volts for 3.3 volts nominal
029 = 2.9 volts for 3.0 volts nominal
024 = 2.4 volts for 2.5 volts nominal
Series (Part Type, Logic & Package)
* Supply Voltage: Select range between 2.7V and 3.3V with Highest / Lowest < 1.10
For Example: the part number for 3.3V nominal would be PCF4032034.........
Part Marking: P = Pletronics
ff.ff = frequency in MHz .
ymd = Year Month Day
x = internal code
Codes for Date Code YMD
Code 01234
Code 123456789ABC
Year 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Month JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
Code 123456789ABCDEFG
Day 12345678910111213141516
Code H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V
Day 171819202122232425262728293031
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TCVCXO Oscillator
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Electrical Specification for specified Vsupply with a variation of ±5% over the
specified temperature range
Item Min Typ Max Unit Condition
Frequency Range 10 - 52 MHz
Frequency Accuracy Range 1 -2.5
-0.5 -+2.5
+0.5 ppm Vcontrol 1.50 volts if used
Frequency setting -2 0 +2 ppm Vcontrol 1.50 volts at 25oC
Frequency Stability vs. Supply -0.2 0 +0.2 ppm Load: 10K ohm // 10 pF & Vcc +_ 5%
Frequency Stability vs. Load -0.2 0 + 0.2 ppm Load: 10K ohm // 10 pF +_ 5%
Output Waveform Clipped Sinewave DC coupled
Output Level 0.8 - 1.1 V p-p Load: 10K ohm +_ 10% // 10 pF +_ 10%
Phase Noise 100 Hz
1 KHz
10 KHz
100 KHz
-
-
-
-
-110
-130
-145
-145
-
-
-
-
dBc/Hz
V Supply Range VCC 2.3 - 3.6 Volts
Supply Current ICC -2.03.0 mA
Aging -1.0 - +1.0 ppm Per year at 25oC
Vcontrol Range 0.5 - 2.50 Volts 1.50 volts nominal
Frequency Pullability 1- ±8 - ppm
Operating Temperature Range -30 +85 oC
Storage Temperature Range -55 +95 oC
1 Specified by part number
Reliability: Environmental Compliance
Parameter Condition
Mechanical Shock MIL-STD-883 Method 2002, Condition B
Vibration MIL-STD-883 Method 2007, Condition A
Solderability MIL-STD-883 Method 2003
Thermal Shock MIL-STD-883 Method 1011, Condition A
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TCVCXO Oscillator
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5
2
4
6
3
Package Labeling
Label is 1" x 2.6" (25.4mm x 66.7mm) Label is 1" x 2.6" (25.4mm x 66.7mm)
Font is Courier New Font is Arial
Bar code is 39-Full ASCII
(the label will show the PCF4 actual part number)
Mechanical:
Inches mm
A 0.100 +_0.004 2.55 +_0.10
B 0.081 +_0.004 2.05 +_0.10
C 0.040 max 1.0 max
D10.020 0.50
E10.094 2.39
F10.053 1.35
G10.074 1.89
Not to Scale 1 Typical dimensions H10.027 0.68
Contacts: Gold 11.8 µinches 0.3 µm minimum J10.008 0.020R
over Nickel 50 to 350 µinches 1.27 to 8.89 µm
Pad Function Note
1 Vcontrol Input If this function is not specified, recommend connecting this pad to ground.
2 Ground (GND)
3 Output Output is DC coupled, a 1nF AC coupling capacitor is recommended.
4 Supply Voltage (VCC) Recommend connecting appropriate power supply bypass capacitors as close
as possible.
5 N.C. Internally connected test terminals. Do not connect to these pads.
Placing solder resist to cover all areas except pads 1 through 4 is
recommended
6N.C.
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TCVCXO Oscillator
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260°C M aximum
10 Seconds M aximum
215°C±10°C
Approximately 50 Seconds
Allowed rate of temperature change
Maximum 4°C per second
120 to 160 Seconds
100
150
200
250
Temperature (°C)
175°C±10°C
Reflow Cycle (typical for lead free processing)
The part may be reflowed 2 times without degradation.
Tape and Reel: available for quantities of 250 to 1000 per reel, cut tape for < 250
Constant Dimensions Table 1
Tape
Size D0 D1
Min E1 P0 P2 S1
Min T
Max
T1
Max
8mm
1.5
+0.1
-0.0
1.0
1.75
+_0.1
4.0
+_0.1
2.0
+_0.05
0.6 0.6 0.1
12mm 1.5
16mm 1.5 2.0
+_0.1
24mm 1.5
Variable Dimensions Table 2
Tape
Size B1
Max E2 Min F P1 T2
Max W
Max Ao, Bo &
Ko
16 mm 12.1 14.25 7.5 +_0.1 8.0 +_0.1 8.0 16.3 Note 1
Note 1: Embossed cavity to conform to EIA-481-B Dimensions in mm Not to scale
REEL DIMENSIONS
A inches 7.0 10.0 13.0
mm 177.8 254.0 330.2
B inches 2.50 4.00 3.75
mm 63.5 101.6 95.3 Tape
Width
C mm 13.0 +0.5 / -0.2
D mm 16.4
+2.0
-0.0
16.4
+2.0
-0.0
16.4
+2.0
-0.0
16.0
Reel dimensions may vary from the above
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TCVCXO Oscillator
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