Title :
Dynamic analysis of modulated oscillators
Author :
Comer, D.T. ; Clark, R.L.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Eng., Pennsylvania State Univ., University Park, PA, USA
fDate :
7/1/1994 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
This paper provides a dynamic analysis method and model for analyzing oscillator circuits which may be modulated by nonlinear signals, or by linear signals which interact with nonlinear resonator elements to produce spurious modes. This method proves to be more general than a traditional static analysis and more accurately predicts oscillator performance over a wide range of modulation conditions.<>
Keywords :
crystal resonators; nonlinear network analysis; variable-frequency oscillators; crystal resonators; dynamic analysis method; linear signals; modulated oscillators; modulation conditions; nonlinear resonator elements; nonlinear signals; oscillator circuits; oscillator performance; spurious modes; Capacitance; Circuit analysis; Circuit noise; Equivalent circuits; Frequency; Performance analysis; Signal analysis; Time varying systems; Varactors; Voltage-controlled oscillators;
Journal_Title :
Ultrasonics, Ferroelectrics, and Frequency Control, IEEE Transactions on