> Hi Everyone, > I'm newer to this forum but I really enjoy reading the discussions. I have > a pretty basic question. > I'm wondering why one would chose an Rb Oscillator over a traditional OCXO? > It does not immediately appear there is a phase noise advantage in the Rb.. > Thanks, > ~Shane
Welcome to time-nuts. Good question. In some applications the exceptional long-term frequency accuracy and stability you get with Rb is more important than the better phase noise, smaller size, lower power, better short-term stability, longer lifetime, or cheaper price that you get with an OCXO. When you buy a new OCXO, it might be accurate to 4 or 5 or 6 digits, out-of-the-box. You have to mechanically (screw) or electronically (EFC) calibrate it to get closer. If you want, say, 9 digits of accuracy, then you may have to re-calibrate it every day or at least once a week. When you buy a new Rb, it might be accurate to 9 or 10 or 11 digits, out-of-the-box. If you want, say, 9 digits of accuracy, then you may have to calibrate it every couple of years. /tvb _______________________________________________ time-nuts mailing list -- [email protected] To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there.
