Newsletter | April 18, 2024

04.18.24 -- Oscillators 101 | Measuring The Phase Noise Of Crystal Oscillators | Overcoming Radar Simulation System Challenges

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Oscillators 101

Oscillators are fundamental components in electronics that generate repetitive waveforms. They're crucial in various applications, from generating clock signals in digital circuits to producing audio tones in music synthesizers.

Mastering Phase Noise Measurement In Oscillator Production

Manufacturers producing products containing oscillators must understand how to measure phase noise and reduce it if necessary. Failing to take phase noise measurements as a part of the quality control process can reduce the item’s performance and reliability. Phase noise occurs when the phase of an oscillator’s output signal in the frequency domain fluctuates. Why does that matter, and which phase-noise measurement techniques should people use?

SPOTLIGHT ON AMPLIFIERS & OSCILLATORS

Amplifier Considerations To Support The Mobile User Objective System

The incorporation of more modern waveforms into SATCOM and tactical radio designs drives improved performance but demands more from the hardware and ancillary products supporting their operation.

How Do You Measure The Phase Noise Of A Crystal Oscillator?

Review how to make a phase noise measurement of a 100 MHz oven-controlled crystal oscillator (OCXO) using a real-time phase noise analyzer.

Verification Of Wideband Power Amplifiers

The required bandwidth span for power amplifiers is growing, driven by 5G and satellite enhancements. Ideally, amplifiers support multiple bands, making wideband testing more essential than ever.

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

Building The Next Generation Radar For The U.S. Army LTAMDS

Discover how early collaboration between Raytheon Missiles & Defense (RMD) and Mercury Systems, to build the next-generation radar for the U.S. Army, led to LTAMDS success. 

Overcoming Radar Simulation System Challenges

This article examines the challenges faced by EW system engineers in testing the effectiveness of their designs — in terms of technical demands, in-house capability, and, of course, cost.

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26.5 To 40.0 GHz, 100 W CW/Pulsed TWT Amplifier: PTCM1027 / PTCM1127

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