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Comparison of AM Noise in Commercial Amplifiers and Oscillators at X-Band

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Author(s)

Archita Hati, David A. Howe, Craig W. Nelson

Abstract

In this paper we discuss the importance of amplitude-modulated (AM) noise. AM noise is often neglected and considered a s a minor problem. However, AM noise can become very important in high performance systems that require ultra-low phase-modultaed (PM) noise and where the designer is struggling with AM-PM conversion. Few discussions are available on the AM noise of different microwave components. In this paper we report the AM noise of different commercial amplifiers and oscillators at 10GHz. TO adequately characterize the AM noise of high performance amplifiers, we design and investigate an air-dielectric cavity resonator oscillator with outstanding AM noise performance. We also present the AM noise of different AM detectors at 10 GHz.
Proceedings Title
IEEE International Frequency Control Symposium
Conference Dates
June 5-7, 2006
Conference Title
Proceedings of the IEEE International Frequency Control Symposium
Pub Type
Conferences

Keywords

AM to PM conversion, amplitude modulated noise, array amplifier, diode detector, oscillator, phase modulated noise

Citation

Hati, A. , Howe, D. and Nelson, C. (2006), Comparison of AM Noise in Commercial Amplifiers and Oscillators at X-Band, IEEE International Frequency Control Symposium (Accessed April 18, 2024)

Created June 1, 2006, Updated February 17, 2017