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Coherent Multi-Channel RF Synthesis
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By Holzworth Instrumentation, Inc.
Introduction
Holzworth Instrumentation is a provider of high-performance, multi-channel RF synthesizers that are known for ultra low phase noise performance. In addition, these non-PLL based synthesizers have unique phase characteristics, which add great value to certain applications. This article addresses some frequently asked questions about multi-channel synthesis and provides insight to the engineering trade-offs that go into a synthesizer design.
Synthesis Architecture Comparison
There are many paths to accomplishing a broadband RF synthesis architecture. Depending on the application, there are trade offs to be considered. Table 1 compares primary synthesizer parameters among three common architectures: DDS/Direct Analog (the Holzworth approach), PLL-based, and Analog.
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