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)