ABCM-51 Disciplined OCXO: Ultra-Precise Timing for Mission-Critical Applications

Abracon’s ABCM-51 Disciplined OCXO is a high-stability, GPS-disciplined oven-controlled crystal oscillator (OCXO) designed for applications requiring exceptional frequency accuracy. By leveraging GPS synchronization, this oscillator maintains long-term frequency stability, making it an ideal solution for telecommunications, industrial automation, and scientific instrumentation. Its ability to deliver ultra-low phase noise and superior holdover performance ensures reliable operation in mission-critical systems, where even the smallest timing deviation can impact overall performance.

Precision Timing with Advanced Features

1. GPS-Disciplined Frequency Control – The ABCM-51 uses a 1PPS GPS signal to continuously correct frequency error, ensuring unparalleled accuracy over long periods. This makes it a preferred choice for systems requiring precise synchronization, such as 5G base stations and network timing infrastructures.
2. Exceptional Frequency Stability – Designed to operate with ultra-low frequency error, the oscillator provides exceptional frequency stability in telecommunications and satellite communications, ensuring reliable signal transmission.
3. Ultra-Low Phase Noise – A critical parameter in high-performance applications, the use of this low phase noise oscillator improves the accuracy of radar systems, test and measurement equipment, and precision sensors.
4. High-Reliability Holdover Performance – In the event of a temporary GPS signal loss, the ABCM-51 enters holdover mode and maintains accurate frequency stability, making it suitable for applications requiring continuous timing accuracy without immediate external GPS synchronization.
5. Robust Environmental Performance – Engineered for stability in extreme conditions, this OCXO maintains consistent performance across a wide operating temperature range, ensuring dependability in industrial, aerospace, and defense applications.
6. Compact and Efficient Integration – The ABCM-51’s small form factor and low steady state power consumption allow for seamless incorporation into systems with limited space and power constraints while maintaining high performance.

High-Reliability System Applications

The ABCM-51 Disciplined OCXO plays a vital role in advanced communication networks, industrial automation, and precision scientific instruments. In 5G and telecom networks, it ensures base station synchronization, improving network efficiency and reducing latency. For industrial automation and smart grid systems, it provides precise timing to enable seamless data exchange and control. In test and measurement equipment, its low phase noise ensures accurate signal analysis. Additionally, in aerospace and defense applications, it supports radar synchronization, secure communications, and navigation systems, where high-reliability timing is essential.

With its GPS-synchronized frequency control, exceptional stability, and ultra-low phase noise, the ABCM-51 Disciplined OCXO is a game-changing solution for next-generation precision timing applications. Learn more about the ABCM-51 Disciplined OCXO here.