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Building a Microwave Frequency Synthesizer-Part 3: From Sketch to Product

From Phase Matrix, Inc.

This series continues with a step-by-step review of the design sequence, from basic diagram and specifications to production.

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RF Upconverters and RF Downconverters
RF upconverters and RF downconverters are integrated assemblies that convert microwave signals to another frequency range for further processing. Generally, they are designed to produce an output signal frequency for a particular frequency band.
Frequency Synthesizers
Frequency synthesizers are electronic devices that generate frequencies by using a combination of other frequencies.
Oscillators
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.
RF Frequency Converters
RF frequency converters are integrated component assemblies required for converting microwave signals to lower (or intermediate) or higher frequency range for further processing.  
RF Amplifiers
RF amplifiers are devices that accept a varying input signal and produce an output signal that varies in the same way, but with larger amplitude.
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