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Cross-spectral Collapse from Anti-correlated Thermal Noise in Power Splitters

Published

Author(s)

Craig Nelson, Archita Hati, David A. Howe

Abstract

We discuss the cross-spectral collapse due to anti-correlated thermal noise that originates from the common-mode power divider (splitter) in a cross-spectrum noise measurement system. We studied this effect for different power splitters and discuss its influence on the measurement of thermal-noise limited oscillators.
Proceedings Title
Proceedings of the 2016 The European Frequency and Time Forum (EFTF)
Conference Dates
April 4-7, 2016
Conference Location
York, UK

Keywords

anti-correlation, cross-spectrum, oscillator, phase inversion, phase noise, power spectral density, thermal noise

Citation

Nelson, C. , Hati, A. and Howe, D. (2016), Cross-spectral Collapse from Anti-correlated Thermal Noise in Power Splitters, Proceedings of the 2016 The European Frequency and Time Forum (EFTF), York, UK (Accessed March 29, 2024)
Created April 3, 2016, Updated October 12, 2021