Pletronics, Inc.
Innovators of Frequency Control Solutions
Pletronics History
1979
Founded Pletronics Inc. in Washington USA
1981
Established a wholly Pletronics owned factory in Korea
1997
Achieved ISO 9001:1994 by BSI
2000
Sold the Korean factory. Moved to contract manufacturing (foundries)
2001
Manufacturing of PECL and LVDS oscillators in Washington, using discrete components on FR4 PCB
2002
Achieved ISO 9001:2000 by BSI
Developed high frequency fundamental crystals
2003
Joint Ventures in South Korea and China
2004
Introduced Lower Cost high frequency PECL and LVDS oscillators in 5x7 ceramic
2005
First synthesized PECL and LVDS oscillator 106.25MHz and 212.5MHz
2006
Introduced our line of synthesized PECL and LVDS (99 series)
2007
Joint ventures of the synthesized oscillators established
2008
Released Significant new products for emerging technologies such as small cell
2009
Developing processes and initial pilot production of precision TCXOs
2010
Introduced OeXo® Series OCXO replacement technology
2011
Developed LC oscillator technology oscillators
2013
Introduced GypSync® TCXO Modules
2014
Introduced100fS Ultra Low Jitter PECL/ LVDS/HCSL J series Oscillators
2015
Introduced OeM8 enhanced TCVCXO
2016
Introduced 50fS Ultra Low Jitter PECL/LVDS K series Oscillators
Business Model
We offer a complete solution for our customer’s frequency control needs.
Our goal is to be creative, flexible, and responsive to our customers’ needs.
We are headquartered in Lynnwood, WA – where we focus on design and product marketing.
We outsource the manufacturing of our developed products to our contracted foundries, while maintaining
supervision of the production processes.
What we do here:
Conduct research and development
Monitor process control at the foundries
Perform final testing
Provide value-added services such as buffer stock, quick-turn samples, and programming
Customer Service and Sales
Example: Pletronics R&D center located in Lynnwood, designs Microcell/Femtocell/Picocell frequency control
products. We have recently expanded our TCXO line and introduced OeXO’s®.
Supply Chain Partners
Diversification of Supply Chain Partners Ensures Timely Delivery
 Pletronics uses multiple contracted or joint venture foundries for each
product series. This allows Pletronics to maintain flexibility to react to
supply chain issues.
 Pletronics has multiple approved suppliers of the highest quality raw
materials used in the production of our crystals and oscillators. This allows
us to control the costs and quality of the raw materials used.
 Pletronics is a Dynamic Supplier controlling every aspect from R&D to full
production.
Pletronics Process Control
Diversification of Supply Chain
 PLE has maintained business relationships with each contracting foundry
in Japan, Korea, and China for 10-15 years; with joint venture agreements
in place for specified projects.
 PLE engineering and purchasing staff are familiar with each foundry’s
history, business culture, capability, capacity, strength, & weakness.
 PLE engineering and QA staff visit each foundry for audit and consultation
at least two times per year.
 Each lot received at PLE goes thru AQL test or 100% test in the incoming
inspection.
The Pletronics Process
We control the process from start to finish
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Allied Foundries
 Locations
Japan – 3 facilities
Korea – 3 facilities
China – 4 facilities
Europe – 1 facility
 Combined Capacity
Total Oscillators:
5.7M per month
Total Crystals:
20.0M per month
Pletronics QA System
 Establishing metrics and standards for each department within Pletronics
 Analyzing and identifying Root Causes
 Preventing recurrence of Root Causes
 Formulating and executing effective Permanent Corrective Actions
 Developing accurate prediction and prevention of quality problems by
insuring effective communication between departments and with
Pletronics allied foundries
 All products are subjected to extensive qualification testing prior to being
released for production to ensure quality for our customers.
RoHS Compliance
Additional reporting from Chinese Authorized Laboratory
 All ceramic packaged crystals and oscillators are 6.6 RoHS2 compliant from the
inception.
 Revised datasheets show compliance statement, the interconnect codes and the
moisture sensitivity level code.
 Full reporting of all chemical constituents of the products is available on the
Pletronics web site under RoHS2/WEEE.
 Full Material declarations are available on the Pletronics website
 REACH compliance available upon request
Pletronics Broad Product Line
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OCXO – Oven-Controlled Crystal
Oscillator
 Highest precision oscillator
 Sine wave and CMOS most common
output signals
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VCXO – Voltage-Controlled Crystal
Oscillator
 Frequency controlled by an
external voltage
 CMOS, LVDS, PECL outputs
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OeXO® – OCXO Equivalent TCXO’s
 Lower power than OCXO
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(VC) TCXO – Temp-Controlled / VoltControlled Crystal Oscillator
 Combines the TCXO and VCXO
function
 Tight stabilities
 Stratum 3 specifications available
XO – Crystal Clock Oscillator
 CMOS, LVDS, PECL outputs, HCSL
 Tight stabilities over ( -40 + 85° C )
available
 Very low jitter parts available
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Crystals – Thru-Hole and Surface
Mount Packages
Crystals
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Available in ceramic SMD package, metal SMD and thru- hole and plastic SMD packages
Applications: Crystals can be found in every market and product
Package sizes available:
Ceramic SMD:
 1.25x1.5mm, 1.6x2.0mm, 2.0x2.5mm, 2.5x3.2mm, 3.2x2.5mm, 3.5x6.0mm, 5.0x7.0mm
Metal SMD and Thru-hole:
 SMD = 4.7x11.5mm (three package heights available)
 Thru Hole= 3.2x9.0mm, 4.7x10.8mm, 4.47x10.8mm, 2.1x6.2mm, 3.0x8.0mm
Plastic:
 1.2x2.0mm, 1.5x3.2mm, 1.5x7.0mm, 3.8x8.5mm
 32.768 kHz only frequency available
Available frequency range:
 32.768 kHz to 210.0MHz
**Not all frequencies available in every package
CMOS Oscillators
 Industry Standard SMD Solution
 Applications: Server/Storage platforms; Ethernet, PCIe, FPGA
Clocking and many more…
 Package size available: 2.0x2.5mm, 2.5x3.2mm, 3.2x5.0mm,
5.0x7.0mm
 Supply Voltages available: 0.8V, 1.8V, 2.5V, 3.3V
 Stabilities available: ±10ppm, ±20ppm, ±25ppm, ± 50ppm, (10 to +70°C, -20 to +70°C, -40 to +85°C)
Series options available:
 Low power consumption, Improved Tr/Tf, High current output
drive, Optimized for 3rd overtone
**Not all options are available in every package size, Options are designated by the PLE p/n series
CMOS Ultra Stable Oscillators- L Series
Tight Stability Clock Oscillators
Package
Features
Series
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SM55L
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SM44L
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SM33L
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Ultra Stable ±10 PPM & ±5 PPM
0.5 MHz – 50 MHz
1.8V, 2.5V, 3.3V
-10°C to 70°C standard
-20°C to 70°C optional
-40°C to 85°C optional
Package Size
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3.2 x 5mm
2.5x3.2mm
2.0x2.5mm
SM55TZ Series
Low Voltage Clock Oscillators
Package
Features
Series
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SM55TZ
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Low Voltage (0.8 to 2.0 volts)
0.75 MHz – 50 MHz
-10°C to 70°C standard
-20°C to 70°C optional
-40°C to 85°C optional
Package Size
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3.2 x 5 mm
New CMOS Products – SM77J, SM55J & SM44J Series
Optimized for 3rd Overtone/Fast Rise and Fall times
Package
Features
Series
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SM77J
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SM55J
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SM44J
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Optimized for 3rd Overtone
Fast Rise and Fall Time
Low Jitter
40 MHz – 170 MHz
1.8V, 2.5V, 3.3V
-10°C to 70°C standard
-20°C to 70°C optional
-40°C to 85°C optional
Note: Low power consumption series
Package Size
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5 x 7 mm
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3.2 x 5 mm
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2.5x3.2mm
PECL/LVDS/HCSL-5.0x7.0mm & 3.2x5.0mm
Optimized for 3rd Overtone/Ultra Low Jitter
Package
Features
Series
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PE77D
LV77D
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HC77D
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PE55D
LV55D
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HC55D
Produced for over 10 years in volume
production
Package Size
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5.0x7.0mm
LCC Ceramic Package
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2.5V or 3.3V
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Standby low power mode
Low jitter
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3.2x5.0mm
LCC Ceramic Package
New Ultra Low Jitter J Series PECL/LVDS/HCSL
Innovations in Low Noise Oscillators
Package
Series
Features
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PE77J
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LV77J
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HC77J
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Frequencies available
100.0M-175.0M
Timeline
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Available Now
 PECL/LVDS/HCSL Logic
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Low Jitter- Typical 100fs
12kHz-20Mhz at
156.25M
PE55J
LV55J
HC55J
Developed Frequencies in both 5.0x7.0mm and 3.2x5.0mm
100.0M, 106.25M, 125.0M, 133.0M, 156.25M, 212.50M
Applications:16G-32G Fibre Channel; PCI Express; 100G-400G Optical Transport Networks;
10/40/100 Gbe; SAS Storage
New Ultra Low Jitter PECL/LVDS K Series
Innovations in Low Noise Oscillators
Features
Series
Package
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Low Jitter- Typical 50fs 12kHz20Mhz at 156.25M, PECL, 3.3V
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Low Jitter- Typical 50fs 12kHz20Mhz at 156.25M, LVDS, 3.3V
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5.0x7.0mm
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3.2x5.0mm
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2.5x3.2mm
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3.3V and 2.5V Supply Voltage
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2.0x2.5mm
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TrTf 300fS typical
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Icc @ 156.25M 50mA typical
Timeline
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Q4 2017
Release of
2.5 x 3.2mm
& 2.0 x
2.5mm
Developed Frequencies: 100.0MHz; 106.25MHz; 125.0MHz; 150.0MHz; 156.25MHz;
212.50MHz
Applications:16G-32G Fibre Channel; PCI Express; 100G-400G Optical Transport Networks;
10/40/100 Gbe; SAS Storage
PECL/LVDS/HCSL-2.5x3.2mm package
Optimized for 3rd Overtone/Ultra Low Jitter
Package
Features
Series
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PE44F
LV44F
HC44F
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PE44G
LV44G
HC44G
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Precision square wave
2.5V or 3.3V
high density surface mount
Tape, reel or cut tape package
Enable/Disable Function (pad 1)
Standby low power mode
Low jitter
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“F” = Fundamental Mode Crystals (13.5MHz –
110MHz)
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“G” = 3rd Overtone Crystals (35MHz – 160MHz)
Package Size
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2.5 x 3.2mm
LCC Ceramic Package
PECL OPTIONS
New IC Series
PE77X
PE55X
PE44X
PE33X
PE77J
PE55J
PE77D
PE55D
PE77G
PE55G
PE44G
PE77F
PE55F
PE44F
PE99
Mode
3rd overtone
3rd
overtone
3rd
overtone
3rd
overtone
Fund
Fund
Range
20.0-250.0M
50.0-220.0
80.0-325.0
35.0220.0
80.0325.0M
10.9-1100
Supply
2.5/3.3V
2.5/3.3V
2.5/3.3V
2.5/3.3V
2.5/3.3V
3.3V
Multiply
None
None
None
None
None
Low Noise
w/LV VCO
Process
CMOS
CMOS
BiCMOS
CMOS
CMOS
RFSiGe
IC
Proprietary
NPC
NPC
Interchip
Interchip
TI
Jitter
Excellent
Great
Better
Good
Good
Good
LVDS OPTIONS
New Series
LV77X
LV55X
LV44X
LV33X
LV77J
LV55J
LV77D
LV55D
LV77G
LV55G
LV44G
LV77F
LV55F
LV44F
LV99
Mode
3rd overtone
3rd
overtone
3rd
overtone
3rd
overtone
Fund
Fund
Range
20.0-250.0M
50.0-220.0
80.0-325.0
35.0220.0
12.0-110.0
10.9-1100
Supply
2.5/3.3V
2.5/3.3V
2.5/3.3V
2.5/3.3V
2.5/3.3V
3.3V
Multiply
None
None
None
None
None
Low Noise
w/LV VCO
Process
CMOS
CMOS
BiCMOS
CMOS
CMOS
RFSiGe
IC
Proprietary
NPC
NPC
Interchip
Interchip
TI
Jitter
Excellent
Great
Better
Good
Good
Good
PECL OPTIONS
New IC Series
PE77X
PE55X
PE44X
PE33X
PE77J
PE55J
PE77D
PE55D
PE77G
PE55G
PE44G
PE77F
PE55F
PE44F
PE99
Tr/Tf (fS)
300
200
600
250
250
230
D.C.
45-55
45-55
45-55
45-55
45-55
49-52
Noise Rej.
Good
Good
Good
Better
Better
Best
Power mA
50
25
75
50
50
90
PE7F/PE5F/PE4F
PE77X Series
LVDS Options Continued
New Series
LV77X
LV55X
LV44X
LV33X
LV77J
LV55J
LV77D
LV55D
LV77G
LV55G
LV44G
LV77F
LV55F
LV44F
LV99
Tr/Tf (fS)
300
200
600
250
Fund
Fund
D.C.
45-55
45-55
45-55
45-55
45-55
49-52
Noise Rej.
Good
Good
Good
Better
Better
Best
Power mA
50
25
75
50
50
90
New PECL/LVDS VCXO
VPX7(PECL VCXO) and VLX7(LVDS VCXO) Series
Innovations in PECL and LVDS Logic
Package
Package Size
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5.0x7.0mm
3.2x5.0mm
Features
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Minimum stability ±25ppm
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APR ±50ppm minimum to
±80ppm
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OTR -40 to +85°C
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Fundamental Crystal
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3.3V Supply Voltage
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-10°C to 70°C standard
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-20°C to 70°C optional
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-40°C to 85°C optional
Timeline
Available now
Frequencies developed: 155.520MHz; 184.320MHz
Applications: Sonet/SDH/DWDM; Ethernet, SyncE, GE; LTE; xDSL, PCMIA; Digital Video;
Broadband Access; Base Stations; Test & Measurement
High - Accuracy TCVCXO’s
( ± 0.5 - ± 2.5 PPM )
 GPS, Smart Grid, Seismic Exploration, Wireless
Communication
 Will strengthen your presence in these markets by
greatly supplementing existing offerings
 Package sizes available: 2.0x2.5 mm, 2.5x3.2 mm,
3.2x5.0 mm
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Stratum 3 TCXO’s
 ± 0.28 ppm over -40 to +85 ºC
 3.2 x 5.0 mm and 5.0x7.0 mm size
 Developed Frequencies:
 10.0 MHz, 12.80 MHz, 16.384 MHz, 19.20 MHz, 19.44 MHz, 20.0 MHz,
25.0MHz, 26.0 MHz
 Application: Telecom
*Additional frequencies available upon request
OeXO®
OCXO - equivalent TCXO’s
 Frequency Stability:
 ± 0.05 PPM over 0 to +70°C
 ± 0.2 PPM over -40 to +85°C
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Use less power - less heat generated
Faster start-up
3.2x5.0mm, 5.0x7.0mm & Metal through hole full size dip
Excellent alternative to low end OCXO
Can be used in many OCXO applications
OeXO® vs. OCXO
OeXO®
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1-6 mA current
5X7, 3.2X5 mm & metal
through hole full size dip
Fast warm-up, in seconds
Rugged design
Lower cost
OCXO
 150 - 800 mA current
 9x14 mm or metal through hole full-size
DIP
 Slow warm-up,
30 seconds to 30 minutes
 Issues with frequent power cycling
 Higher cost
New OeM8 & OeS8 OeXO® series
Package
Features
Series
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OeM8
OeS8
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CMOS output
Low Power/Fast Warm up
3.3V
+/-50ppb
-40°C to 85°C
Optional Voltage Control
function
Package Size
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DIP = 12.3mm x 20.0mm x
5.72mm
SMD = 14.1mm x 20.6mm
x 9.8mm
Applications: Sonet/SDH/DWDM; Test & Measurement equipment; Telecom Transmission &
Switching equipment; Base Stations/Picocell; Wireless Communications equipment
Developed Frequencies: 9.60M, 10.0M, 13.0M, 16.384M, 19.20M, 20.0M & 26.0M
OeM4 vs. OeM8/OeS8- OeXO® Product Series
OeM4
OeM8/OeS8
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3-8 mA current
 25mA current
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14 pin dip metal thru hole
 14 pin dip metal thru hole
 20.0x14.0mm SMD
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±50ppb OTR 0-70°c
 ±50ppb OTR -40 to +85°c
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Fast warm-up, in seconds
 Fast warm up, in seconds
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Rugged design
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Insulation from Environment
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EMI Shielding
Integrating out any temperature
gradients
 Rugged design
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Insulation from Environment
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EMI Shielding
Integrating out any temperature gradients
*The OeXo® Series has been developed to compete
in the OCXO market. The OeM8/OeS8 is an
improved next generation product that is part of the
PLE OeXo® product series
GypSync® TCXO Module
Innovations in TCXO Products
GPS- TCXO Module Series
Developed frequencies: 10.0MHz; 20.0MHz; 16.384MHz
1PPS Output
Applications:
 LTE Base Stations
 Broadcast Video
 Smart Grid
 Software Defined Radio
 Calibration Reference Clock for Test Equipment
 Cloud Computing / SyncEthernet (PTP IEEE1588v2)
 A very high precision GPS disciplined reference oscillator
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Note: TCXO oscillator also available as stand alone reference clock
only. (OEM4 OeXO® Series)
Pletronics Technology Roadmap
New Product Development 2015/2016
We strategize with our customers to anticipate industry needs.
We research competing technologies and provide customers with studies to show how our products
are the better choice.
 OeXO® Next generation +/25ppb -40 to +85dc oscillator
 OGM4 OCXO series – SC cut crystals
 Next generation GypSync® Module
 Release of 2.5 x 3.2mm & 2.0 x 2.5mm PECL/LVDS K series Oscillator
New Product Development
We strategize with our customers to
anticipate industry needs.
Emerging and growing markets
We research competing technologies and
provide customers with studies to show how
our products are the better choice.
IoE
Geophysical remote Sensoring
Audio Video Bridge/Time Aware Networks
Wireless Communication
Handsets
Broadband access
GPS
Test Equipment
Medical
Data Storage
High speed networking
Fiber Optics
Servers
High precision OCXOs
High Precision TCXOs
Synthesized Oscillator with higher
performance characteristics
Smaller and smaller package sizes
Lower voltages to save power
Consumer
Cellular Phones
Radio & Hi-fi Equipment
Femtocell – wireless base station
Set Top box and HD TV
Digital Picture frames
Video Camera
Watches & Clocks
Toys & Games
Medical Equipment (limited)
Automotive
 Engine Controls (limited)
 Stereo, Clock
 Trip Computer, GPS
Networking
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RAID Storage
SAN Storage
Ethernet
PCIe
Military
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Communications
Navigation
Radar
Sensors
Products
Markets
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Markets vs. Products
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Technology Trends
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Device sizes will continue to decrease
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The frequencies will be increasing to meet the demands of the digital
semiconductors
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Low Noise requirements for differential output oscillators will continue to become
more stringent due to the faster silicon being introduced
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Supply voltages will continue to decrease, but 3.3V will be available in most
applications to support analog circuits. 2.5V and 1.8V demands are increasing in new
design.
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The dominant frequency control devices will continue to be BAW and SAW quartz
based devices.
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The ceramic package will continue to be the industry standard due to RoHS
compliancy and small size.
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More use of LVDS and PECL will occur due to the demands of the low noise
requirements of the SDN and NFV for the “New IP”
Why Pletronics?
Customer service:
Quick response to inquiries
Vendor managed inventory
Stock buffering programs
Competitive pricing
Global distribution network
Customer Service & Support
Diversified Supplier Status
Quality:
Proven QA testing of products
Engineering response to quality questions
Fast effective resolution to customer quality issues
Technical support:
Engineers available to assist in product selection and
discuss technical questions with customers.
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Thank you!
Contact
Pletronics, Inc.
19013 36th Ave. West
Lynnwood, WA 98036
Phone: 425-776-1880
www.pletronics.com