Rubidium clocks

Rb frequency standards

The high stability of an atomic frequency standard originates from an atomic energy transition that absorbs and emits electromagnetic waves with a precise frequency. Our AR-40A, AR-60A, AR-61A, AR-62A, AR-80A and AR-100B are a family of extremely small, very high-performance atomic rubidium frequency standards designed for commercial, industrial and military applications, providing extremely stable frequency output at 10 MHz and other operational frequencies. These products contain a high performance OCXO that is locked to the rubidium atomic resonance via a unique digital frequency lock loop.

GPS synchronized Rb standards

The AR-73A and AR-51A time and frequency systems are based on rubidium clocks synchronized to the Global Positioning System (GPS) signal, combining the excellent short-term stability of a rubidium standard with GPS’s superb long-term stability to provide extremely accurate time and frequency output. If the GPS signal is lost, the rubidium maintains accurate frequency and time with no interruption. AR73A is a commercial 19” rack mounted series while AR-51A is a fully militarized series.

 

Other frequency product categories:

OCXOs <> TCXOs <> VCXOs <> Crystal oscillators <> Semtech approved components <> Zarlink approved components
Quartz crystals <> Programmable oscillators


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