Phase noise reduction control loop for oscillators using nonlinear resonator operation
US8994465B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 15, 2013 |
| Grant date | Mar 31, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 27, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03B2200/009
- WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for reducing the phase noise of a oscillator includes monitoring a phase slope of a resonator, and controlling the resonator to operate the resonator at a high phase slope condition, wherein the resonator comprises a piezoelectric material, or piezoelectric quartz.
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