Oscillator Phase Noise: Theory vs. Practicality

Phase noise is a prevalent and sometimes painful issue in applications involving oscillators and signal generators. Because of its effects – including distortion, or even the complete loss of incoming information in some cases– it’s important for design engineers to understand and quantify phase noise. This paper will show that you despite the difficulty phase noise can cause, it is indeed a manageable problem. Download it for information on crystal oscillator properties, tips on ways to reduce phase noise in oscillator design, the outside noise/interference effects on phase noise, and more.