The Design of Linearizing Networks for High-Power Varactor-Tuned Frequency Modulators

The problem of linearizing the tuning varactor of a microwave frequency rnodulator is still a hard one to solve, and actual designs must often be carried out by trial-and-error techniques. A possible systematic approach to the solution of this problem, taking advantage of modern computer-aided desig...

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Published in:IEEE transactions on microwave theory and techniques 1980-07, Vol.28 (7), p.767-773
Main Authors: Marazzi, E., Rizzoli, V.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Chirp modulation
Circuit optimization
Design automation
Frequency modulation
Linearity
Microwave frequencies
Protection
Radio frequency
Tuning
Varactors
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Summary:The problem of linearizing the tuning varactor of a microwave frequency rnodulator is still a hard one to solve, and actual designs must often be carried out by trial-and-error techniques. A possible systematic approach to the solution of this problem, taking advantage of modern computer-aided design methods, is presented in this paper. It is shown that a suitable use of a general-purpose optimization program makes it possible to find a tuning network providing both FM linearity and protection of the varactor junction against an excess of RF voltage. This is of considerable inportance in the case of medium- or high-power circuits, since the diode must then be prevented from being drawn into forward conduction or reverse breakdown for proper operation of the modulator.
ISSN:0018-9480
1557-9670
DOI:10.1109/TMTT.1980.1130165