FOX EXPANDS PRODUCT OFFERING WITH ADDITION OF OCXOs FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS APPLICATIONS

FOX EXPANDS PRODUCT OFFERING WITH ADDITION OF OCXOs FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS APPLICATIONS

Fort Myers, FL, August 2002 - Fox Electronics has expanded its extensive line of frequency control products by adding a new line of OCXOs (oven compensated crystal oscillators). The new FTS501AH OCXO meets stratum level accuracy requirements for telecommunications applications, making the new oscillators ideal for use in base stations, telecom switching, GPS and LAN/Wan applications as well as in test and satellite equipment . This is the latest product developed and manufactured at Foxs Customer Technology Center (CTC), based out of the companys headquarters in Fort Myers, FL.

The FTS501AH OCXO offers a frequency stability of ±250 ppb over the standard temperature range of 0°C to 70°C (32°F to 158°F) and an overall accuracy of ±4.6 ppm for all conditions over 10 years. Frequency range of the new OCXO is 10 to 40 MHz. Supply voltage is 5.0 V, with 3.3 V available, and control voltage is 0.5 V to 5.0 V. Storage temperature range is -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F).
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In addition to the 14-pin DIP configuration, Foxs new oscillators are offered in a variety of different packaging and stabilities, based on customer requirements. The OCXOs are also available in CMOS and sine wave versions.

Pricing for the new FTS501AH OCXOs begins at $68 each in quantities of 1,000. Delivery is 8 weeks ARO, depending on frequency.

For additional information, contact Customer Service, Fox Electronics, 5570 Enterprise Parkway, Fort Myers, FL 33905. Tel: 888/GET-2-FOX; Fax: 239/693-1554;
E-mail: sales@foxonline.com; Web: www.foxonline.com.

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EDITORS NOTE: Fox is Americas leading supplier of standard and custom frequency control products, including the industrys broadest line of crystals, oscillators, VCXOs, TCXOs and crystal filters. The company, headquartered in Fort Myers, FL, has facilities, representatives, and distributors throughout the world.