Title :
Micro-frequency jump design of experiments investigation
Author :
Frerking, Marvin E. ; Paisley, Bruce W. ; Thomas, William C.
Author_Institution :
Rockwell Collins, Cedar Rapids, IA, USA
Abstract :
A design of experiments approach was taken to discover the cause of micro-frequency jumps in AT-cut fundamental crystals. Six process variables were studied, and it was found that the predominant factor affecting microjump performance was the surface preparation. The paper describes the method of assignment of variables, the process variables, the method of measurement, and the statistical analysis of the results
Keywords :
crystal oscillators; design of experiments; frequency stability; surface cleaning; surface topography; AT-cut fundamental crystals; assignment of variables; bevel size; cleaning method; design of experiments; gold plating; micro-frequency jumps; microjump performance; mounting method; phase locked loops; precision TCXO; process variables; quartz oscillators; statistical analysis; surface preparation; variance analysis; Chromium; Crystals; Frequency control; Frequency measurement; Global Positioning System; Statistical analysis; Temperature distribution; Testing; Tiles; US Department of Energy;
Conference_Titel :
Frequency Control Symposium, 1998. Proceedings of the 1998 IEEE International
Conference_Location :
Pasadena, CA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-4373-5
DOI :
10.1109/FREQ.1998.717891
