Mini-Circuits Vice President of Engineering, Joe Merenda discusses the impact of additive phase noise on frequency multiplier chains using SATCOM frequency converter example. The talk covers BUC reference design, PLL schematic diagram, brass board implementation, spectral analysis, filter technologies, additive phase noise theory, cascade design optimization, frequency multiplication effects and design guidelines/references. Mini-Circuits offers a wide selection of amplifiers with industry-leading APN performance. Our test lab at our Deer Park Technology center uses advanced measurement techniques to provide detailed, reliable data to help realize the best system performance for the user''s unique set of operating conditions.

In this episode of Mini-Circuits'' WaveSpace, Field Applications Engineer, Gary Cox provides an introduction to the many mysteries of phase noise measurement and shows Mini-Circuits'' approach to mitigating interference and achieving accurate results.