Title :
Theory of AFC Synchronization
Author_Institution :
General Electric Co., Syracuse, N.Y.
Abstract :
The general solution for the important design parameters of an automatic frequency and phase-control system is presented. These parameters include the transient response, frequency response and noise bandwidth of the system, as well as the hold-in range and pull-in range of synchronization.
Keywords :
Automatic frequency control; Diodes; Frequency response; Frequency synchronization; Local oscillators; Proportional control; Steady-state; Transient response; Voltage control; Voltage-controlled oscillators;
Journal_Title :
Proceedings of the IRE
DOI :
10.1109/JRPROC.1953.274299
