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Is This A Useable External OCXO? #1374

Closed AlexLandherr closed 8 months ago

AlexLandherr commented 8 months ago

What would you like to know?

I’m wondering whether this OCXO would be a viable one for my HackRF One?: https://www.amazon.se/Frequency-Standard-Reference-Oscillator-Ljudsystem/dp/B0B5HG23T3

I have the Nooelec “Tiny TCXO” but would eventually like to use something better than it. I'm new to this and am open to learn more.

If the above linked to OCXO doesn't work for my intended purpose please advise me of an OCXO that does work.

martinling commented 8 months ago

It's not clear from that listing what the output waveform is. You want a 0 to 3.3V square wave.

See the clock interface documentation.

AlexLandherr commented 8 months ago

Ok, I'll stay clear of that particular one.

If any compatible product comes to mind please share it with me here.

martinling commented 8 months ago

A good TCXO will be more than stable enough for the vast majority of purposes. Unless you have a very specific reason to need the higher stability of an OCXO, I wouldn't worry about looking for one. You will not notice any difference.

AlexLandherr commented 8 months ago

Ok, thanks! Now I know.