Tactical Miniature Crystal Oscillator.
Abstract
The intended use for the Tactical Miniature Crystal Oscillator (TMXO) is as a reference frequency source in advanced tactical communications systems and in time ordered navigational systems. This effort, conducted in 2 phases, was a continuation by the authors of a previous study which defined particular problem areas. The TMXO as configured in this effort is an evacuated enclosure containing a thermal insulating pedestal, a vacuum sealed hybrid microcircuit and a precision quartz crystal unit. Phase I utilized chip and wire microelectronic construction and a custom crystal unit in a metallic enclosure approximating the thermal characteristics of the new ceramic flatpack enclosed crystal unit in development. Phase II used thick film technology in conjunction with early developmental ceramic enclosed crystal units. This final report includes all the work of phases I and II.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1981
- Accession Number
- ADA100374
Entities
People
- David F. Brown
- H. Jackson
- H. M. Greenhouse
- R. L. Mcgill
- W. Fefel