DocumentCode
1096434
Title
Start-up and frequency stability in high-frequency oscillators
Author
Nguyen, Nhat M. ; Meyer, Robert G.
Author_Institution
Dept. of Electr. Eng. & Comput. Sci., California Univ., Berkeley, CA, USA
Volume
27
Issue
5
fYear
1992
fDate
5/1/1992 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
810
Lastpage
820
Abstract
Start-up criteria in harmonic oscillators are explored. Conventional criteria for start-up prediction are shown to be necessary but not always sufficient for high-frequency oscillators, due to the effects of parasitic elements. Design methods are derived to allow design of reliable oscillators with a well-defined frequency of oscillation. The theory is confirmed with the design, fabrication, and characterization of a 2-GHz monolithic LC oscillator
Keywords
equivalent circuits; frequency stability; harmonic oscillators (circuits); microwave oscillators; network analysis; network synthesis; radiofrequency oscillators; 2 GHz; RF type; UHF; design methods; feedback; frequency stability; harmonic oscillators; high-frequency oscillators; models; monolithic LC oscillator; negative-resistance; start-up prediction; startup criteria; Fabrication; Feedback circuits; Feedback loop; Frequency; Harmonic analysis; Instruments; Laboratories; Microwave oscillators; Phase noise; Stability;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Solid-State Circuits, IEEE Journal of
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-9200
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/4.133172
Filename
133172
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