Crystal Oscillators for Tactical Military Applications

Vincent J. Rosati and John R. Vig

Abstract:	A tutorial on crystal oscillators for frequency control and timekeeping applications in tactical military systems will be presented. The numerous factors that affect the suitability of crystal oscillators for tactical applications (e.g. size, power consumption, aging, frequency vs. temperature characteristics, acceleration sensitivity, etc) will be discussed. The results of a continuing oscillator evaluation program will be summarized. The limitations on the performances of temperature-compensated oscillators (TCXO) and oven-controlled crystal oscillators (OCXO) will be described. A summary of recent developments that promise to result in significant improvements in TCXO's and OCXOts will be presented. The best performance that has been demonstrated in experimental devices will be compared with what can be expected from devices available in production quantities.
Published in:	Proceedings of the 17th Annual Precise Time and Time Interval Systems and Applications Meeting December 3 - 5, 1985 DuPont Plaza Hotel Washington, DC
Pages:	69 - 69
Cite this article:	Rosati, Vincent J., Vig, John R., "Crystal Oscillators for Tactical Military Applications," Proceedings of the 17th Annual Precise Time and Time Interval Systems and Applications Meeting, Washington, DC, December 1985, pp. 69-69.
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