Mini Rb Atomic Frequency Standard

The Mini Rb Atomic Frequency Standard (MiniRAFS) is commonly used in high-precision applications such as GNSS/GPS navigational systems, Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) systems, Flight Guidance Units (FGU), and Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) systems, providing reliable and accurate frequency standards for critical operations.

SKU: MiniRAFS Category:

The MiniRAFS is a cost-effective, ultra-high-performance, miniaturized, space-qualified rubidium frequency standard designed for next-generation space applications. It features long lifetime, high reliability, ultra-lightweight design, and ultra-low phase noise.

Key Specifications:

  • Output/Input: 60 MHz and 10 MHz auxiliary output
  • Accuracy: Better than 2E-10 after launch and commissioning; under vacuum at delivery < 1E-10
  • Operating Temperature: -15 to 55°C
  • Aging: Less than 1E-10 per year
  • Stability (ADEV):
    • 1s: 1E-11
    • 10s: 3E-12
    • 100s: 1E-12
    • 1ks: 3E-13
  • 10ks (drift removed): 1E-13
  • Phase Noise @ 10 MHz (dBc/Hz):
    • 1 Hz: -64
    • 10 Hz: -84
    • 100 Hz: -129
    • 1 kHz: -134
    • 10 kHz: -135
    • 100 kHz: -135
  • Power Consumption: Less than 10 W operating; voltage 15.5-16.5 V digital, 3.5-5 V analog; warm-up power under 15 W
  • Dimensions: 107.5 × 67.5 × 53.5 mm (4.23 × 2.65 × 2.1 inches)
  • Weight: 0.45 kg (0.99 lbs)
  • Vibration Sensitivity: Refer to specifications
  • Lifetime/MTBF: Greater than 20 years with less than 1000 FIT (Failure In Time)