Fort Myers, FL, December 30, 2004 – Fox Electronics, America’s leading supplier of frequency control products, has introduced a new line of oven controlled crystal oscillators (OCXOs) featuring exceptional stability and excellent phase noise characteristics. These precision OCXOs, offered in frequencies from 5.000 to 50.000 MHz, are ideal for such applications as wireless products, RF broadcast, frequency references, and test equipment.  

This new FPC5 Series of oscillators feature outstanding stability - from ±2 ppb to 10 ppb, depending on temperature range, and offering 50-70% greater stability than previous versions. The parts are available in popular temperature ranges of: 0°C to +50, -20°C to +70°C, and -40°C to +75°C with stability, range dependent.  The low profile OCXOs measure just 2.0” W x 2.0” L x 0.79” H and feature 5.0V operation, choice of HCMOS or sine versions, and long-term aging of ± 50 PPB per year. All oscillator models feature cold-welded SC-cut resonators producing excellent aging and low phase noise.

Pricing for a 10 MHz FPC5 Series OCXO is $147.50 in quantities of 100 units.  Delivery is currently 10 – 12 weeks ARO.

Fort Myers, FL, November 4, 2004 – Fox Electronics, America’s leading supplier of frequency control products, has announced the introduction of an all new quartz crystal packaging technology that provides a cost reduction of up to 20% or more over conventional ceramic packaging, as well as eliminating the recurring problems of ceramic shortages.  The new FQ Series, utilizing a proprietary crystal packaging technique, is initially offered in three of the most popular crystal package sizes, each available in 2 or 4 pad configurations: 10 x 4.5mm (FQ1045), 5 x 7mm (FQ7050) and 6 x 3.5mm (FQ6035), with smaller sizes now under development.

The new FQ Series is fully RoHS compliant and offers complete pad compatibility with existing ceramic
packages. Developed to effectively combat both cost and availability pressures, the new crystals yield costs savings of 15% in quantities of 10,000 to 20,000, and savings of 20% in quantities of 50,000. 

Ideal for a wide range of crystal applications, including HDD, PDA, set-top boxes, security systems and more, the FQ Series offers low profile construction as well as weight savings over ceramic packages. Depending on the package size, the crystals are available in frequencies from 3.2 MHz to 49 MHz, with a 30 PPM tolerance at 25 C°. Standard stability is 30 PPM at temperatures from 0° to 70°  C, with tighter stabilities available on special order. Extended temperature versions for use from -40° to +85C° are also available.

Pricing for a 5 x 7mm FQ7050 crystal with a frequency of 8 MHz is $0.19 ea. in quantities of 50,000. Delivery is 6 to 8 weeks ARO.

FOX EXPANDS OSCILLATOR LINE WITH NEW COST-SAVING LOW VOLTAGE SERIES INCORPORATING LVDS
Fort Myers, FL, May 2004 – Fox Electronics, America’s leading supplier of frequency control products, has broadened its extensive line of crystal oscillators with a new cost-saving series that offers significantly reduced noise and amplitude by incorporating low voltage differential signaling (LVDS).  The new F4700/F4710 Series is ideal for use in a variety of high speed digital signaling applications, including the transfer of video, 3-D graphics, and photo-realistic image data from cameras to PCs and printers, through LAN, phone, and satellite systems and ultimately into home set top boxes and digital VCRs.

Current solutions to move high-speed digital data across very short and very long distances typically consume too much power, generate too much noise, and are extremely expensive. The new cost-effective oscillator series helps to lower power consumption and reduce noise of the overall data transfer system.

LVDS enables the oscillators to automatically impedance-match signals to the digital network, allowing for the synchronized timing of digital circuits. This reduces the number of components needed in a system, as well as the overall system cost, since the signal conversions are done automatically and converters typically used are no longer required.

The new oscillators, which are available in supply voltages of 3.3 V ±5% (F4700 series) and 2.5 V ±5% (F4710 series), offer a differential output voltage of 0.247 V to 0.454 V, with 0.33 V being typical.  Frequency stabilities are ±100 ppm, ±50 ppm, ±25 ppm, and ±20 ppm.  Standard frequency range is 70 MHz to 170 MHz, with frequencies up to 250 MHz available upon request.  Standard operating temperature is -10°C to +70°C (14°F to 158°F), with an optional -40°C to +85°C (-40°F to 185°F) range available for most models.  The new series measures an industry-standard 7 x 5 mm and storage temperature is -55°C to 125°C (-67°F to 257°F).

As with all Fox ‘F’ Series oscillators, the new F4700 Series is available in bulk quantities or on a 2,000-unit tape and reel for automatic assembly systems.

Pricing for a new ±100 ppm F4700 oscillator at 212.50 MHz starts at $15.95 per unit in quantities of 10,000.
Delivery is 12 weeks ARO.

FOX NOW OFFERS NEW VCTCXO WITH INCREASED FREQUENCY RANGE UP TO 312 MHz
Fort Myers, FL, April 2004 – Fox Electronics, America’s leading supplier of frequency control products, now offers a new voltage controlled temperature compensated crystal oscillator (VCTCXO) suitable for use with frequencies from 1.5 MHz up to 312.0 MHz, significantly extending the frequency range of Fox’s TCXO product line.  The new FOX783 VCTCXO, the first customer-driven design originating from Fox's Customer Products Center (CPC), is ideal for telecommunications, base station, avionics, satellite, and military applications as well as in test equipment and other high frequency applications.

The new oscillator features a standard frequency stability of ±2.5 PPM over the operating temperature range of -40°C to +85°C (-40°F to 185°F) and a frequency tolerance of ±5.0 PPM, with tighter tolerances to ±1.0 PPM available upon request. Storage temperature range is -40°C to +85°C (-40°F to 185°F); pullability is ±7.0 PPM at 1.65 V ±1.0V; and input current is 50 mA.

Pricing for the FOX783 at 212.500 MHz begins at $68 each in quantities of 1,000.  Delivery is 8 weeks ARO, depending on frequency.

FOX EXPANDS LINE OF RADIO FREQUENCY CRYSTAL OSCILLATORS WITH ADDITION OF NEW COST- EFFECTIVE, LOW VOLTAGE RFXOs
Fort Myers, FL, February 2004 – Fox Electronics, America’s leading supplier of frequency control products, has expanded its line of radio frequency crystal oscillators (rfXOs) with the addition of two new low voltage series of crystal oscillators.  The new 2.5 V RFX250 and RFV250 series of rfXOs feature exceptionally low jitter and phase noise, enabling the full use of the allotted bandwidth in a system, as well as lower bit rate errors in optical data communications. This makes the new rfXOs ideal for use in high performance applications including SONET, ATM, SDH, Gigabit Ethernet, and WAN, as well as for timing reference in optical and data communications systems.

 Designers employing Fox’s new rfXOs can achieve up to a 40% reduction in costs over other RF crystal oscillators, significantly improving the cost-to-performance ratio of systems using these devices.

 The LVE-PECL crystal oscillator (XO) RFX250 and LVE-PECL voltage controlled crystal oscillator (VCXO) RFV250 feature phase jitter of <0.5 pS and a frequency range from

600 MHz to 1.25 GHz, and are housed in an industry-standard 7.5 x 5.0 x 1.5 mm ceramic package. The RFX250 XO has a standard operating temperature of -20°C to 70°C (-4°F to 158°F) with ±20 ppm stability and an extended temperature range of -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F) with ±25 ppm stability.  The RFV250 VCXO offers ±50 ppm APR (Absolute Pull Range) over a standard operating temperature of -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F). Output symmetry for both series of rfXOs is 45% to 55% at 50% Vdd over the frequency range.   

Pricing for a new RFV250 oscillator at 1.25 GHz starts at $35.58 per unit in 1,000 piece quantities.  Delivery is stock to 16 weeks ARO.

Fox Introduces New High Frequency VCXO for Applications from 120 to 600 MHz.
Fort Myers, FL, December 2003– Fox Electronics, America’s leading supplier of frequency control products, has expanded its extensive product line with the addition of a new high frequency voltage controlled crystal oscillator (VCXO).   The new VCP Series is ideal for high-end applications with frequency rages within the 120 to 600 MHZ range, including SONET, ATM/SDH, and other applications in the optical market.

The new VCP Series is available in an industry-standard 7.5 x 5.0 x 1.5 mm ceramic package. A fundamental inverted mesa crystal blank provides exceptionally low jitter and phase noise, -120 dBc/Hz max and 1 pS RMS max respectively, on the VCP62AXT and VCP65AXT oscillators. The VCP32AXT and VCP35AXT incorporate internal phased locked loop (PLL), making these VCXOs extremely cost-effective.

Operating range of the oscillators is –10°C to 70°C (14°F to 158°F); supply voltage is 3.3 V ±5%; and input
current is a maximum of 120 mA.  The VCP series is offers pullability ranges of ±30 ppm, ±55 pp, ±100 ppm, and ±125 ppm at 1.65 V ±1.5 V.   Output symmetry is 40% to 60% at a 50% Vp-p level.

New Fox Miniature Watch Crystal Smallest Available; Features Ultra Low Profile of Less Than 1 mm
Fort Myers, FL, October 2003– Fox Electronics, America’s leading supplier of frequency control products, now offers the smallest miniature watch crystal available, measuring just 3.2 mm x 1.2 mm with an extremely low profile of 0.95 mm.  The extremely small size of the new FSN watch crystal makes it ideal for applications where space is critical, such as in portable and handheld devices. 
With a frequency of 32.768 kHz, the new FSN surface mount device (SMD) is optimized for a standard 12.5 pF load capacitance, with an optional 7 pF load capacitance available.  Frequency tolerance at 25°C (77°F) is -20 to +20 ppm and frequency stability is -0.045 ppm / (ΔC°)² over the standard operating temperature of -40°C to +85°C (-40°F to 185°F).
Turnover temperature range is +20°C to +30°C (68°F to 86°F) and storage temperature is -55°C to +125°C
(-67°F to 257°F). Maximum equivalent series resistance of the new FSN crystal is 50 kΩ and insulation resistance is 500 MΩ at 100 V_DC.
The new watch crystal comes standard in a 3,000-unit tape and reel for automatic assembly systems.
Pricing for the new FSN crystal begins at $0.79 each in quantities of 30,000.  Delivery is stock to 12 weeks.

NEW SHORTFORM BROCHURE FROM FOX HIGHLIGHTS COMPANY AND EXPANDED LINE OF FREQUENCY CONTROL PRODUCTS AND CUSTOME CAPABILITIES 
Fort Myers, FL, September 2003 – A new shortform brochure is now available from Fox Electronics, America’s leading supplier of frequency control products.  In addition to highlighting the company’s comprehensive product line of frequency control products including a variety of new crystals, oscillators, JITO (Just-In-Time-Oscillators®), TCXOs, VCXOs, OCXOs, and filters, the new brochure details Fox’s Custom Products Center (CPC) and the company’s new line of high frequency rfXOs (up to 1.25 GHz).  As described in the brochure, the CPC represents an integration and expansion of Fox’s design engineering and customer support resources, including Field Application Engineering, featuring additional FAEs to interface with customers in the field, and an expanded Technical Support Group. 

The 6-page brochure includes Fox’s new line of OCXOs, its expanded lines of 3.2 mm x 2.5 mm crystals and 1.8 V/2.5 V oscillators, as well as Fox’s new ±10 ppm and ±15 ppm stability uncompensated oscillators.  The brochure also includes handy product selection guides.

WORLD’S SMALLEST 2.5 V OSCILLATOR NOW AVAILABLE FROM FOX
Fort Myers, FL, July 30, 2003 – Fox Electronics, America’s leading supplier of frequency control products, now offers the world’s smallest oscillator with 50% less input current.  Operating at 2.5 V, the new F340 Series consumes half the power of previous oscillators, which typically operate at 3.3 V.  The new F340 Series’ extremely small footprint and exceptionally low power consumption make it ideal for portable battery-powered applications where size is critical, such as in the wireless, wireless LAN, and handheld markets.
Measuring only 3.2 mm x 2.5 mm x 1.2 mm, the new 2.5 V HCMOS oscillators are available in frequency stabilities of ±100, ±50, ±25, and ±20 ppm and a frequency range from 1.8 to 50.0 MHz (1.8 to 32.0 MHz at 10 mA; 32.0 to 50.0 MHz at 12 mA).  Standard operating temperature for the series is -10°C to 70°C (-14°F to 158°F), with an extended temperature range of -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F) available on most models.  Output symmetry is 45% to 55% at 50% Vdd over the frequency range.

The new F340 Series features a standby function for extended battery life, and comes standard in a 2,000-piece tape and reel.  Pricing for a new low-power F340 oscillator with a stability of ±25 ppm and a frequency of 40 MHz starts at $3.44 per unit in quantities of 2,000.  Delivery is 8 weeks ARO

FOX EXPANDS HONG KONG FACILITY TO PROVIDE INCREASED SUPPORT FOR ITS ASIAN-PACIFIC OPERATIONS
Fort Myers, FL, July 2003 – Fox Electronics, Inc., America’s premier supplier of frequency control products, has announced the opening of a new, larger office and distribution center in Hong Kong to support its growing business in the Asian-Pacific region.
The new office is headed up by Stephen So, Managing Director of Fox Electronics-Asia.  The facility now includes a complete sales and technical support operation and supply chain system.
The new Hong Kong facility is the latest in a series of moves by Fox to expand its Asian-Pacific presence, including the opening of a 73,000 sq. ft. production facility outside of Shanghai last year.  That manufacturing complex can produce up to a million units per month of Fox crystals, oscillators, TCXOs, VCXOs, OCXOs, and filters.
Fox president E.L. Fox, Jr. commented, “We have a clear and productive commitment to these markets.  We intend to support our customers here with the same level of technical expertise, responsiveness, and inventories that we’re known for in the United States.”

Fox’s new Hong Kong office and distribution center is located at: 4/F Gold & Silver Commercial Building, 12-18 Mercer Street, Central, Hong Kong; Tel: +(852) 2854 4285;

NEW COST-COMPETITIVE TCVCXO FROM FOX FEATURES A 50% REDUCTION IN LENGTH
Fort Myers, FL, May 2003 – Fox Electronics, America’s leading supplier of frequency control products, now offers a temperature compensated, voltage controlled crystal oscillator (TCVCXO) that measures only 3.2 mm x 2.5 mm x 1.2 mm, half the length of previous oscillator models.  The significantly reduced footprint and extremely competitive pricing of the new FOX923E makes the oscillator ideal for applications where size and cost are critical, such as in the portable, handheld, and wireless markets.
The frequency range of the FOX923E is 13 to 26 MHz, with a supply voltage range of 2.85 to 3.15 Vdd and an initial frequency tolerance of -0.5 to +0.5 ppm at 25°C ±2°C (77°F ±35.6°F).  Standard operating temperature is -20°C to 75°C (-4°F to 167°F).  The new TCVCXO’s frequency stability is -2.5 to +2.5 ppm over the temperature range and -0.2 to +0.2 ppm over the supply voltage change of 3.0 V ±5%.  Pullability is ±5 to ±15 ppm at a control voltage of 1.5 ±1.0V and input current is 2.0 mA at 3.0 V at 25°C (77°F).
Pricing for the new FOX923E with a stability of ± 2.5 ppm and a frequency of 26 MHz starts at $1.99 per unit in quantities of 10,000.  Delivery is 8 weeks ARO.

NEW COST-EFFICIENT, HIGH PERFORMANCE RADIO FREQUENCY CRYSTAL OSCILLATOR (rfXO) AVAILABLE FROM FOX
Fort Myers, FL, March 2003 – Fox Electronics, America’s leading supplier of frequency control products, now offers a high performance radio frequency crystal oscillator (rfXO), further broadening the company’s expansive product line.  The new RFX300 Series, which features exceptionally low jitter and phase noise, is ideal for SONET, SDH, ATM, and WAN applications.  In addition, the RFX300 Series provides a significant increase in cost-to-performance ratio, since the new product can cost up to 40% less than other RF crystal oscillators currently available.
 The RFX300 Series offers <0.5 pS phase jitter, 3 pS RMS jitter, and 30 pS cycle-to-cycle jitter; has frequency stabilities from ±20 ppm to ±100 ppm; and provides a frequency range of 600 MHz to 1.25 GHz. Output symmetry is 45% to 55% at 50% V p-p over the frequency range.
Standard operating temperature of the RFX300 Series is -20°C to 70°C (-4°F to 158°F), and an extended temperature range of -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F) is available.  Housed in an industry-standard package measuring 7.5 x 5.0 x 1.5 mm,  Fox’s new rfXO features LV-PECL complementary outputs and is available in 3.3 V and 2.5 V versions.
Plans to further expand the rfXO product line include temperature-compensated and ovenized versions.
Pricing for a new RFX300 Series oscillator at 622.08 MHz starts at $32 per unit in quantities of 1,000.  Sample and prototype quantities are available for immediate shipment.  Large quantity delivery is 10-12 weeks ARO.

FOX INTRODUCES INDUSTRY’S SMALLEST VCXO, MEASURING 5.0 mm X 3.2 mm
Fort Myers, FL, February 2003 – The smallest VCXO available on the market has been introduced by Fox Electronics, America’s leading supplier of frequency control products.  Measuring only 5.0 mm x 3.2 mm x 1.2 mm, the FVS25AXT is ideal for wireless, portable, and handheld applications where size is critical.
The FVS25AXT is a 3.3 V, low profile, surface mount VCXO with a pullability of ±100 ppm and a frequency range of 2 through 52 MHz.  Frequency stability of the new oscillator is ±50 ppm, and standard operating temperature is -10°C to 70°C (-14°F to 158°F), with a storage temperature of -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F).  Output symmetry is 40% to 60% at 50% Vdd over the frequency range. Pricing for a new FVS25AXT VCXO with a frequency of 27 MHz starts at $2.25 per unit in quantities of 10,000.  Delivery is 8 weeks ARO.

WORLDS SMALLEST OSCILLATOR NOW AVAILABLE FROM FOX

Fort Myers, FL, December 2002 – Fox Electronics, America’s leading supplier of frequency control products, has introduced the world’s smallest oscillator, measuring only 3.2 mm x 2.5 mm x 1.2 mm.  The new F330 Series is half the length of previous oscillator models, which typically measure 3.2 mm x 5.0 mm x 1.2 mm.  Due to the significantly reduced footprint of the new oscillators, the F330 Series is ideal for applications where size is critical, such as in the wireless, portable, and handheld markets.
The 3.3 V HCMOS oscillators are available in frequency stabilities of ±100, ±50, ±25, and ±20 ppm and in frequency ranges from 1.8 to 50.0 MHz (1.8 to 32.0 MHz at 20 mA; 32.0 to 50.0 MHz at 25 mA).  Standard operating temperature for the series is -10°C to 70°C (-14°F to 158°F), with extended temperature ranges of -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F) available on some models.  Output symmetry is 45% to 55% at 50% Vdd over the frequency range.
Pricing for a new F330 oscillator with a stability of ± 100 ppm and a frequency of 25 MHz starts at $1.82 per unit in quantities of 10,000.  Delivery is 10 weeks ARO.

NEW RADIO FREQUENCY VCXOs FROM FOX PROVIDE HIGH PERFORMANCE WITH SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCED COST
Fort Myers, FL, October 31, 2002 – Fox Electronics’ new line of high performance radio frequency crystal oscillators (RFXOs) features exceptionally low jitter and phase noise, allowing for full use of the allotted bandwidth in a system, as well as lower bit rate errors in optical data communications.  The RFV300 series, a voltage controlled crystal oscillator (VCXO), is the first to be released in the RFXO product line.
With phase jitter at <0.5 pS and available in frequencies from 600 MHz to 1.25 GHz, the new RFV300 series is ideal for applications such as SONET, SDH, ATM, and WAN.  Additionally, the new Fox high performance VCXOs can cost up to 40% less than other RF crystal oscillators, significantly improving the cost-to-performance ratio of systems using these devices.
Housed in an industry-standard 7.5 x 5.0 x 1.5 mm ceramic package, the new RFV300 series features a standard operating temperature of -20°C to 70°C (-4°F to 158°F), with an extended temperature range of -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F) available.  The RFV300 series is available with frequency stabilities of ±50 ppm, ±25 ppm, and ±20 ppm.

The new RFV300 series is offered in 3.3 V or 2.5 V versions and features LV-PECL complementary outputs. Output symmetry is 45% to 55% at 50% Vdd over the frequency range.
Future additions to Fox’s new RFXO product line include crystal oscillator (XO) and temperature compensated crystal oscillator (TCXO) versions.
Pricing for a new RFV300 oscillator at 622.08 MHz starts at $25 per unit in quantities of 1,000.  Volume production will begin in December 2002; delivery is 10-12 weeks ARO.

NEW COMPACT, COST-EFFECTIVE LV-PECL OSCILLATORS FROM FOX AVAILABLE IN TIGHT STABILITIES
Fort Myers, FL, September 2002 – Fox Electronics has released a new, cost-effective LV-PECL oscillator series that measures only 7 x 5 mm, and is available with stabilities as tight as ±20 ppm. The new F4600 Series is ideal for telecommunications applications including SONET, Gigabit Ethernet and Fibre channel.
The new 3.3 V, LV-PECL oscillators feature a standby function for low power consumption in sleep mode as well as complementary outputs.  The F4600 Series has a standard operating temperature range of -10°C to +70°C (14°F to 158°F), with an optional -40°C to +85°C (-40°F to 185°F) range available for most models.  Frequency range is 75 to 170 MHz; output symmetry is 40% to 60% at 1.65 V over the frequency range; and input current is a maximum of 60 mA.

As with all Fox ‘F’ Series oscillators, the new F4600 Series is available in bulk quantities or on a 2,000-unit tape and reel for automatic assembly systems. 
Pricing for a new +20 ppm F4608 oscillator at 156.25 MHz starts at $9.44 per unit in quantities of 10,000.  Delivery is 10 weeks ARO.
Fox Electronics also offers a the industry's only programmable PECL oscillator available in 10 days at any frequency from 0.340MHz up to 300MHz. Price for the Programmable PECL @ 1K is under $10.00.

Fox EXPANDS PRODUCT OFFERING WITH ADDITION OF OCXOs FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS APPLICATIONS
Fort Myers, FL, August 2002 – Fox Electronics has expanded its extensive line of frequency control products by adding a new line of OCXOs (oven compensated crystal oscillators). The new FTS501AH OCXO meets stratum level accuracy requirements for telecommunications applications, making the new oscillators ideal for use in base stations, telecom switching, GPS and LAN/Wan applications as well as in test and satellite equipment .  This is the latest product developed and manufactured at Fox’s Customer Technology Center (CTC), based out of the company’s headquarters in Fort Myers, FL.
The FTS501AH OCXO offers a frequency stability of ±250 ppb over the standard temperature range of 0°C to 70°C (32°F to 158°F) and an overall accuracy of ±4.6 ppm for all conditions over 10 years.  Frequency range of the new OCXO is 10 to 40 MHz.  Supply voltage is 5.0 V, with 3.3 V available, and control voltage is 0.5 V to 5.0 V.  Storage temperature range is -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F).
In addition to the 14-pin DIP configuration, Fox’s new oscillators are offered in a variety of different packaging and stabilities, based on customer requirements. The OCXOs are also available in CMOS and sine wave versions.
Pricing for the new FTS501AH OCXOs begins at $68 each in quantities of 1,000.  Delivery is 8 weeks ARO, depending on frequency.

NEW FOX CRYSTAL OSCILLATORS WITH TIGHTER STABILITIES FOR ALL OPERATING CONDITIONS PROVIDE COST-EFFECTIVE ALTERNATIVE TO TCXOs

Fort Myers, FL, July 2002 – Fox Electronics has expanded its popular F4100 Series of miniature surface mount crystal oscillators to include two new oscillators with tighter stabilities for all operating conditions.  The F4107 offers a stability of ±15 PPM and the F4109 offers a stability of ±10 PPM.  The new oscillators maintain these stabilities inclusive of operating temperature range, input voltage change, load change, aging, shock and vibration.

The new oscillators provide a cost-effective alternative to the more expensive and larger HCMOS TCXOs that are typically used in applications requiring stabilities tighter than ±20 PPM.  Specific applications include wireless communications and networking where better stability and noise characteristics are needed.

The two new 3.3V HCMOS oscillators have a standard operating temperature range of -10ºC to +70ºC (14ºF to 158ºF), with an optional -40ºC to +85ºC (-40ºF to +185ºF) range available for the F4107.  Output symmetry for the oscillators is 45% to 55% at 1.65V over the frequency range of 1.8 MHz to 50.0 MHz; input current is 22mA maximum.

As with all oscillators in the F4100 Series, the F4107 and F410-9 are available in bulk quantities or on a 2,000-unit tape and reel for automatic assembly systems.

Pricing for the new F4109 crystal oscillator with a stability of ±10 PPM starts at $4.98 per unit in quantities of 2,000.  Delivery is 8 to 10 weeks ARO.

NEW HIGH FREQUENCY TCVCXO FROM FOX OFFERS INCREASED FREQUENCY UP TO 160 MHz
Fort Myers, FL, June 2002 – A new TCVCXO oscillator that offers an increased frequency of up to 160 MHz has been introduced by Fox Electronics.  The new FOX783, the first customer-driven design originating from Fox's new Customer Technology Center (CTC), is ideal for telecommunications, base stations, test equipment, avionics, and other high frequency applications.

With a frequency range of 50 MHz to 160 MHz, the FOX783 TCVCXO significantly increases the range of Fox's existing line of TCXO products, which had a previous high frequency of 45 MHz.

The new Fox oscillator features a standard frequency stability of ±2.5 PPM over 0ºC to +70ºC, and 0.3 PPM over both voltage change and load change.  Operating temperature range of the FOX783 is 0ºC to +70ºC, storage temperature range is -30ºC to +75ºC, and input current is 50mA.

Pricing for the FOX783 at 155.52 MHz begins at $40 each in quantities of 1,000.  Delivery is 6 to 12 weeks ARO, depending on frequency.

FOX INTRODUCES WORLD'S FIRST 300 MHz PROGRAMMABLE OSCILLATOR

Fort Myers, FL, May 2002 – Fox Electronics has introduced the industry's first and only 300 MHz programmable oscillator.  The newest expansion to Fox's extensive JITO^®-2 (Just-In-Time^®) line of programmable oscillators features lower jitter than that achieved using on-board frequency multiplication, since the higher reference frequency eliminates the need to multiply the frequency to achieve the needed rate.

In addition to the popular compant 5 x 7.5mm ceramic package, the 300 MHz programmable JITO^®-2 oscillators are offered in all-metal 8- and 14-pin DIP and plastic surface mount packages.  Frequency stabilities for the new oscillator are ±100, ±50, or ±25ppm over a  temperature range of -40ºC ~ +85ºC and ±20ppm over a temperature range of -20ºC ~ +70ºC.

Pricing for a 5 x 7.5mm JITO^®-2 oscillator with a 300 MHz frequency, a stability of ±100ppm, and temperature range from -20ºC ~ +70ºC, in a 3.3V or 5.0V version, starts at $9.00 each in quantities of 1,000.  Delivery is as scheduled.

NEW CRYSTAL OSCILLATOR FROM FOX OPERATES AS LOW AS 1.6V, PROVIDES GREATER EFFICIENCY

Fort Myers, FL, May 2002 – A new crystal oscillator from Fox Electronics, the F4500 Series, offers an input voltage of 1.8V ±5%, with an operating voltage as low as 1.6V.  The F4500 Series also provides greater efficiency both in system design and in the operation of the oscillator.  Greater system efficiency is achieved through the oscillator's direct connection to the system's processor, which eliminates the extra circuitry previously needed to match the processor's voltage to the oscillator's voltage.

The F4500 Series is ideal for low current, battery-operated applications including wireless LANs, handheld computers, such as PDAs, and other portable applications.

The new crystal oscillator has a frequency range of 30 to 70 MHz and a maximum input current of 15mA.  It is housed in a ceramic 5 x 7.5mm package.  Stabilities for the F4500 Series are 25ppm, 50ppm, and 100ppm at both the -10º to +70ºC and -40º to +85ºC temperature ranges.

The F4500 Series is available on a 2,000-unit tape and reel for automatic assembly systems.

Pricing for the new F4500 Series crystal oscillator with a frequency of 1.8432 MHz to 42.000 MHz starts at $0.85 per unit in quantities of 50,000.  Delivery is 8 weeks ARO.

NEW ULTRA LOW PROFILE MINIATURE WATCH CRYSTAL FROM FOX IS LOWEST PROFILE STANDARD UNIT AVAILABLE FOR REAL TIME CLOCK APPLICATIONS

Fort Myers, FL, April 2002 – Fox Electronics has released a miniature watch crystal that measures just 7.0 x 1.5mm with an extremely low profile of 1.4mm, making it the lowest profile standard watch crystal currently available on the market for real time clock (RTC) applications. The FSX327 crystal is an extremely cost-effective alternative to custom miniature, low profile watch crystals used in space-confined RTC applications.

With a frequency of 32.768 kHz, the new FSX327 is optimized for a 12.5 pF load capacitance.  Frequency tolerance is ±20 PPM at 25ºC (77ºF) and frequency stability is -0.035 ± 0.01 PPM over -40ºC to +85ºC (-40ºF to 185ºF).

Turnover temperature range is +20ºC to +30ºC (68ºF to 86ºF); operating temperature is -40ºC to +85ºC (-40ºF to 185ºF); and storage temperature is -55ºC to +125ºC (-67ºF to 257ºF).  Minimum insulation resistance is 500 M? at 100 Vdc and maximum equivalent series resistance is 65k?.

The FSX327 crystal is available in a 3,000-unit tape and reel for automatic assembly systems.

Pricing for the FSX327 crystal begins at $0.52 in quantities of 3,000.  Delivery is stock to 8 week ARO.

FOX EXPANDS CUSTOM CRYSTAL & OSCILLATOR CAPABILITY; ESTABLISHES CUSTOMER TECHNOLOGY CENTER

Fort Myers, FL, March 25, 2002 – Fox Electronics has announced a significant expansion of its custom frequency control product development capability, and the establishment of the Fox Customer Technology Center, which will be devoted to the custom development effort.

In announcing the Center, Fox President E.L. Fox, Jr. stated that “While Fox continues to serve its customer base with the world’s broadest range of standard off-the-shelf products, it has become clear that, more and more, our customers are counting on us to come up with very specific, non-standard solutions to their unique application needs.  Our Customer Technology Center (CTC) will focus on just that, by providing advanced crystal, oscillator, TCXO and VCXO design resources.”

The new Fox Customer Technology Center represents an integration and expansion of Fox’s design engineering and customer support resources, including Field Application Engineering, featuring additional FAEs to interface with customers in the field, and an expanded Technical Support Group. 

The Fox CTC will integrate added custom production capabilities, as well, including an expanded range of thick and thin film, laser, pick and place, wire bonding and wafer handling processes.  The Center will also make use of Fox’s patented technology for oscillator and RF applications up to 1.46 GHz for advanced telecom and fiber optic products. 

Fox added “As America’s premier frequency control provider, we’re obligated to lead the way in product development tied to market needs.  Within the next few weeks, we’ll be rolling out a series of new products originating from our CTC.”

FOX’S F4100 SERIES CRYSTAL OSCILLATORS NOW AVAILABLE WITH AN EXPANDED FREQUENCY RANGE AND TIGHTER STABILITY OPTIONS

Fort Myers, FL, March 2002 – Fox Electronics announces that it has extended the frequency range and stability options of its popular F4100 Series crystal oscillators to 170 MHz with stabilities as tight as +50 PPM (F4105) for all conditions.  The oscillators are ideal for applications that require increased speeds and better noise characteristics, such as Fiber Channel, SONET, ATM, microprocessor and micro-controller.  The new oscillators’ extremely low profile makes the series ideal for today’s advanced portable PC and instrumentation designs.

A 3.3 V HCMOS miniature surface mount device (SMD), the F4100 provides increased battery life, reduced heat generation and improved EMI characteristics as well as a standby mode for lower power consumption. 

With a standard operating temperature range of -10°C to +70°C (14°F to 158°F), the Series F4100 also has an optional -40°C to +85°C (-40°F to 185°F) range.  Output symmetry for the F4100 Series is 40% to 60% at 1.65 V over the frequency range of 50 MHz to 170 MHz; input current is 60 mA maximum.

The Series F4105 is available in bulk quantities or on a 2,000-unit tape and reel for automatic assembly systems.  Pricing for the new F4105 Series crystal oscillator with a stability of +50 PPM and frequency above 125 MHz starts at $5.29 per unit in quantities of 2,000.  Delivery is 8 to 10 weeks ARO.

EXPANDED RANGE OF OPTIONS FOR JUST-IN-TIME OSCILLATORS^® COVERED IN NEW FOX TECHNICAL BROCHURE

Fort Myers, FL, January 29, 2002 -- A new technical brochure from Fox Electronics details the expanded range of options for the company's JITO^®-2 Just-In-Time Oscillators.  These options include the addition of ±20ppm stability, an expanded temperature range of -40ºC to +85ºC (-40ºF to +185ºF) for ±25ppm stability, and the division of the second HCMOS output by two, four, or eight.  This Divide by Output allows the use of one oscillator to drive two chips at different speeds without the need for a second oscillator or onboard divider.

The expanded options complement Fox's existing line of oscillators, which are part of the company's comprehensive range of frequency control products including quartz crystals, crystal filters, TCXOs, and VCXOs.

Also featured in the new brochure is the JITO^®-2 PECL (Positive Emitter Coupled Logic) option that enables high-speed differential outputs from the internal CMOS circuitry.  Similar to ECL (Emitter Coupled Logic), PECL uses positive ECL values and is quickly becoming the standard interface for high-end disk drives as well as high-speed networking.

The brochure details the full specifications of the JITO^®-2 family of oscillators including custom and standard frequencies from 340kHz to 250MHz; voltages of 3.3 or 5.0; and an additional temperature range of -20ºC to +70ºC (-4ºF to +158ºF).  The oscillators are also available in both SMD and thru-hole packaging.