Title :
Theory of regenerative frequency dividers using double-balanced mixers
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electron., Carleton Univ., Ottawa, Ont., Canada
Abstract :
Regenerative frequency halvers using double-balanced mixers are analyzed in terms of modified Bessel functions. Particular attention is given to a regenerative divide using a zero-memory double-balanced Schottky diode mixer. Closed-form solutions predict the threshold of turn on, the steady-state input-output amplitude relationship, and the operational bandwidth. Experimental results are also presented.<>
Keywords :
Bessel functions; frequency dividers; mixers (circuits); solid-state microwave circuits; closed form solutions; double-balanced mixers; frequency halvers; microwave performance; modified Bessel functions; operational bandwidth; regenerative frequency dividers; steady-state input-output amplitude relationship; zero-memory double-balanced Schottky diode mixer; Band pass filters; Bandwidth; Delay; Feedback; Frequency conversion; Frequency modulation; RF signals; Radio frequency; Schottky diodes; Voltage;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave Symposium Digest, 1989., IEEE MTT-S International
Conference_Location :
Long Beach, CA, USA
DOI :
10.1109/MWSYM.1989.38765
