Title :
Theory of Amplitude-Stabilized Oscillators
Author :
Aigrain, Pierre R. ; Williams, Everard M.
Author_Institution :
Carnegie Institute of Technology, Pittsburgh, Pa.
Abstract :
The performance of generalized amplitude-stabilized oscillators is analyzed in terms of an amplitude-stability parameter, or stability figure of merit. Theoretical possibilities of stabilization with ballast tubes, lamps of various types, and thermistors are described, together with a novel oscillator circuit.
Keywords :
Automatic control; Circuit stability; Feedback; Frequency; Lamps; Oscillators; Performance analysis; Stability analysis; Thermal variables control; Thermistors;
Journal_Title :
Proceedings of the IRE
DOI :
10.1109/JRPROC.1948.230539
