Title :
Start-up and frequency stability in high-frequency oscillators
Author :
Nguyen, Nhat M. ; Meyer, Robert G.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng. & Comput. Sci., California Univ., Berkeley, CA, USA
fDate :
5/1/1992 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Start-up criteria in harmonic oscillators are explored. Conventional criteria for start-up prediction are shown to be necessary but not always sufficient for high-frequency oscillators, due to the effects of parasitic elements. Design methods are derived to allow design of reliable oscillators with a well-defined frequency of oscillation. The theory is confirmed with the design, fabrication, and characterization of a 2-GHz monolithic LC oscillator
Keywords :
equivalent circuits; frequency stability; harmonic oscillators (circuits); microwave oscillators; network analysis; network synthesis; radiofrequency oscillators; 2 GHz; RF type; UHF; design methods; feedback; frequency stability; harmonic oscillators; high-frequency oscillators; models; monolithic LC oscillator; negative-resistance; start-up prediction; startup criteria; Fabrication; Feedback circuits; Feedback loop; Frequency; Harmonic analysis; Instruments; Laboratories; Microwave oscillators; Phase noise; Stability;
Journal_Title :
Solid-State Circuits, IEEE Journal of
