EDN

Ku-band RF PLLs have integrated VCO for low phase-noise local oscillator circuits

The TFF100xHN family of Ku-band RF PLLs has integrated VCO intended for low phase-noise local oscillator (LO) circuits in Ku-band VSAT transmitters and transceivers. Manufactured in a high-performance ...
EDN

Phase noise and the Y-factor noise figure

Noise figure is a critical performance parameter that defines radio receiver component performance. Accurate measurements of noise figure let you select components and optimize receive chain tradeoffs ...
Electronic Design

Phase-Noise Modeling, Simulation, and Propagation in Phase-Locked Loops (Part 1)

Some brief theory and typical measurements of phase noise. Standard analysis of PLL phase noise used by most CAD applications. How to produce the lowest phase noise at a PLL output. A standard design ...
Electronic Design

Understanding Phase-Noise Measurement Techniques

Measuring phase noise with a spectrum analyzer. The primary advantage of dedicated phase-noise analyzers. The cross-correlation method. Using a spectrum analyzer is the oldest, most straightforward, ...