Abstract

Oscillators are important elements of RF and microwave communications systems. The increased use of the electromagnetic spectrum requires the use of better and cleaner oscillators. Local oscillators in RF to IF converters play a big role in the overall performance of the receiver systems because phase noise in the local oscillator can drastically reduce the signal to noise ratio at the output of the receiver, especially if the converter is at the front end. Phase noise is the parameter used to describe oscillator stability. The analysis and basic measurement techniques of phase noise are performed in this report.

This research report starts with a description of the ideal oscillator output in both time and frequency domains. Phase noise is then described in the time, frequency, and spectral density domains. The £(f) definition of phase noise is also included, and an example showing the measurement of phase noise.

Finally, an introduction to three different measurement techniques is given.

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Graduation Date

1988

Semester

Summer

Advisor

Belkerdid, Madjid A.

Degree

Master of Science (M.S.)

College

College of Engineering

Department

Electrical Engineering and Communication Sciences

Format

PDF

Pages

34 p.

Language

English

Rights

Public Domain

Length of Campus-only Access

None

Access Status

Masters Thesis (Open Access)

Identifier

DP0021935

Subjects

Dissertations, Academic -- Engineering; Engineering -- Dissertations, Academic

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