AR133

Multi-Functional Rubidium Frequency Standard

The AR133 series represents a next-generation multi-functional Rubidium Frequency Standard. As one of the smallest atomic standards available today, the AR133 achieves exceptional accuracy and stability derived from the quantum transitions of free rubidium atoms. Its advanced technology allows for a highly compact design without compromising performance.

At the core of the AR133 is a Digital Frequency Lock Loop (DFLL), which integrates a high-performance crystal oscillator locked to the rubidium atomic line. This is achieved using an embedded microprocessor and a patented algorithm. The algorithm enhances overall performance by mitigating the effects of external disturbances, improving temperature stability, and enabling precise digital frequency control.

For detailed specifications and a comprehensive list of available custom versions, please refer to the Datasheet. If your application requires a tailored solution, we encourage you to contact us to discuss your specific needs.

special modes of operation

  • Disciplined to an external 1PPS: this improves the long-term-stability, the accuracy, and synchronizes the phase of the 1PPS output to the 1PPS input.
  • Power-saving modes (options): for applications where power is limited, the AR133 offers several power saving modes that can be selected by the user.
  • Mixed Mode (Option) – in this mode the physics package, which is the main power consumer, is turned on and off periodically, allowing lower average power consumption. In this mode the internal OCXO supplies accurate frequency calibrated to the atomic clock frequency. Although performance is slightly reduced, power consumption is significantly lower in this mode.
  • OCXO Disciplined Mode (Option) – this mode implements an OCXO disciplining to external 1PPS (with Physics Package shut-down) and consumes even lower power of about 1.8 W.

Key Features

  • Long-term-stability: 5E-11/month
  • 2E-12 frequency accuracy & 100nSec 1PPS accuracy
    Relative to 1PPS input when disciplined
  • Short term stability: 5E-12 @ 100s
  • Phase noise: -150dBc/Hz @10kHz
  • Outputs: 10 MHz and 1PPS
  • Supply voltage: 15 VDC / 12 VDC (option)
  • Steady state power < 8.25W
  • Power-saving mode < 1.8W Steady State (option)
  • Size: 77 x 77 x 25.4 mm (3” x 3” x 1”)

Applications

  • Secure Communication
  • Telecommunication
  • Software Radio
  • Test Equipment
  • Cellular Base Stations
  • TV Stations, HDTV
  • Scientific Equipment
  • Calibration

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