LN Rubidium Mechanical Shock & Vibration ratings

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What are the LN Rubidium's Mechanical Shock & Vibration ratings?
The vibration and shock ratings are determined by the most sensitive component, the ultra-low-noise OCXO. Its survivability specifications are as follows: • Mechanical Shock: Per MIL-STD-202, 30G, 11ms • Vibration: Per MIL-STD-202, 5G to 2000 Hz Please note that these specifications represent the absolute worst-case scenario. We strongly recommend operating the unit without any vibration or mounting it on vibration dampers. The laboratory-class OCXO is highly sensitive to vibration, which can cause phase noise and ADEV instability. For high-vibration applications, we suggest using the “Standard Phase Noise” variant of this product. This variant features a completely different filter oscillator and is significantly more robust against shock and vibration. Regarding the IP ratings, please be aware that the LN Rubidium is not waterproof.