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Building a Microwave Frequency Synthesizer-Part 4: Improving Performance

From Phase Matrix, Inc.
 

 

In this article, the author examines design alternatives to achieve different performance objectives such as fast switching speed or fine resolution.

Products & Services
RF upconverters and RF downconverters are used to change the frequency of an RF signal on a large scale. Learn more about RF Upconverters and RF Downconverters
Frequency synthesizers are electronic devices that generate frequencies by using a combination of other frequencies. Search by Specification | Learn more about Frequency Synthesizers
Phase-locked loop (PLL) frequency synthesizers are electronic devices that produce frequencies coherent to a reference frequency. Search by Specification | Learn more about PLL Frequency Synthesizers
Oscillators are devices that are used to generate repetitive signals. They produce output signals without an input signal. There are two major types of electronic oscillators: harmonic oscillators and relaxation oscillators. Harmonic oscillators produce sine wave outputs. Relaxation oscillators produce non-sine wave outputs such as square wave, rectangular wave, and sawtooth outputs. Search by Specification | Learn more about Oscillators
RF frequency converters are integrated component assemblies required for converting microwave signals to lower (or intermediate) or higher frequency range for further processing.   Search by Specification | Learn more about RF Frequency Converters
Product Announcements
MITEQ, Inc. - Frequency Synthesizer - New UWB Series
Introducing MITEQ's new UWB (Ultra Wideband) Series of frequency synthesizers. These units are designed as an ideal replacement for any type of YIG based synthesizer. The UWB Series can lower the... (read more)
Objet Geometries, Inc. - Eden500V™ 3-Dimensional Printing System
The Eden500V™ 3-Dimensional Printing System is the ideal solution for large-size model requirements or when high productivity is vital. Its build size of up to 500 x 400 x 200mm eliminates the... (read more)
Anritsu Company - MG37020A Fast Switching Microwave Signal Generator
The MG37020A Fast Switching Microwave Signal Generator covers both RF and microwave frequencies from 10 MHz to 20 GHz. The MG37020A with 100 µsec per point typical switching speed is an ideal signal... (read more)
 
Topics of Interest
This article presents an overview of microwave frequency synthesizer technologies. Various synthesizer architectures along with their main characteristics are analyzed. The new markets' demands,... (Read More)
A novel 3-9 GHz fast switching frequency synthesizer module has been developed. The synthesizer employs a multi-loop VCObased design that delivers +15 to +19 dBm output power across the band. A... (Read More)
10.1 Introduction Modern communication systems are placing increasing demands on the frequency resolution, channel switching speed, and bandwidth requirements of frequency synthesis. For instance,... (Read More)
Frequency synthesizers are invaluable components in many systems, from commercial communications networks to test and measurement instruments.1 Because of their wide application, the RF/microwave... (Read More)
PXI synthetic instrumentation is an emerging technology that offers a cost-effective modular approach for building complex test and measurement equipment. The per-formance of synthetic instruments... (Read More)
See more product announcements for RF Upconverters and RF Downconverters
ConvertaWave Downconverter

ConvertaWave Downconverter
NuWaves Ltd.


Multi-Octave RF Upconvertor (MORF™ )

Multi-Octave RF Upconvertor (MORF™ )
NuWaves Ltd.


ConvertaWave2 Downconverter

ConvertaWave2 Downconverter
NuWaves Ltd.


11 See more product announcements for RF Upconverters and RF Downconverters