Microwave and Wireless Synthesizers: Theory and Design

APPENDICES

The following appendices provide in-depth detail in several important areas. For those readers who would like to become acquainted with more of the mathematical details, Appendix A contains insight into the computations that form the foundation for the programs used to calculate loop response. In addition, I have prepared additional detailed information relative to the design of low-noise oscillators. Aside from providing information relative to the calculation of the tuning range of transmission line-based oscillators, I have included information relative to the amplitude stabilization mechanism. The stabilization of the oscillator is actually handled by modern computer-aided design (CAD) programs such as Microwave Harmonica by Compact Software, Inc.

Appendix B provides detailed insight into this area using CAD along the lines of the oscillator. We will also look into an electronic feedback system that dramatically improves the phase noise and a novel “push–push” oscillator, which has been proposed for various wireless applications. Appendix B includes a complete introduction to nonlinear phase noise analysis of oscillators with validation. This is not intended for duplication by engineers writing their own programs; its purpose is to explain this very modern and unique approach for solving problems. In essence, this is the exact solution for the linearized model developed in 1966 by Leeson.

Appendix C contains a reproduction of two state-of-the-art synthesizer data ...