Title :
Time-Domain Analysis of Frequency Stability Using Nonzero Dead-Time Counter Techniques
Author :
Faulkner, Neil D. ; Mestre, Enric Vilar I.
fDate :
6/1/1985 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
This paper evaluates the impact of nonzero, dead time when implementing classical, numerical, frequency measurement algorithms and computes observables such as the 2-pair (Allan) variance. The extended 2-pair variance algorithms which permit increasing the effective averaging terms by computational methods is investigated. This methodology permits straightforward use of Fourier techniques and the derivation of a countertransfer function.
Keywords :
Counting circuits; Frequency measurement; Gain measurement; Laboratories; Measurement units; Metrology; Microcomputers; Oscillators; Stability analysis; Time domain analysis;
Journal_Title :
Instrumentation and Measurement, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TIM.1985.4315289