The Inductance-Capacitance Oscillator as a Frequency Divider

The use of an inductance-capacitance oscillator as a frequency divider is discussed. A fundamental circuit is described, and the values of its circuit elements are given. The effect on the control range of variations in the values of the circuit elements is revealed. A diagram of a four-stage divider, together with values of the circuit elements, is given, and the procedure of tuning the successive oscillator stages is described. Similar units have been in operation for several years without requiring retuning of the oscillators.