Title :
Low-noise microwave signal generation using bulk- and surface-acoustic-wave resonators
Author_Institution :
Westinghouse Electr. Corp., Baltimore, MD, USA
fDate :
5/1/1988 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
An overview is provided of some of the more important resonator utilization and associated circuit-design considerations involved in the generation of low-noise microwave signals. Signal spectral relationships in acoustic resonator-controlled oscillators are considered. Possible methods for providing additional signal short-term stability improvements are discussed.<>
Keywords :
acoustic resonators; microwave oscillators; solid-state microwave devices; surface acoustic wave devices; BAW; SAW; acoustic resonator-controlled oscillators; circuit-design; low-noise; microwave signal generation; stability; surface-acoustic-wave resonators; Circuit stability; Microwave circuits; Microwave generation; Microwave oscillators; Signal generators;
Journal_Title :
Ultrasonics, Ferroelectrics, and Frequency Control, IEEE Transactions on