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Power Splitter Thermal Noise Correlations in Cross-spectrum Noise Measurements

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Author(s)

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

Abstract

We discuss collapse of the cross-spectrum phase noise measurement of thermally-limited oscillator due to anti-correlated thermal noise of the Wilkinson power splitter. We also examine effect of thermal noise of various resistive power splitters on such noise measurements.
Proceedings Title
Proceedings of the 2016 IEEE International Frequency Control Symposium (IFCS)
Conference Dates
May 9-13, 2016
Conference Location
New Orleans, LA

Keywords

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

Citation

Hati, A. , Nelson, C. and Howe, D. (2016), Power Splitter Thermal Noise Correlations in Cross-spectrum Noise Measurements, Proceedings of the 2016 IEEE International Frequency Control Symposium (IFCS), New Orleans, LA (Accessed December 11, 2024)

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Created May 9, 2016, Updated January 27, 2020