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Low noise, microwave signal generation using cryogenic, sapphire dielectric resonators: an update
Results obtained using sapphire dielectric resonators for automatic frequency control (AFC) stabilization of an X-band surface acoustic wave resonator voltage-controlled oscillator (SAWR VCO)-based source are reported. The resonators are operated in a low order mode and employ high temperature super...
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Format: | Conference Proceeding |
Language: | English |
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Summary: | Results obtained using sapphire dielectric resonators for automatic frequency control (AFC) stabilization of an X-band surface acoustic wave resonator voltage-controlled oscillator (SAWR VCO)-based source are reported. The resonators are operated in a low order mode and employ high temperature superconducting films in the metal enclosure covers in order to obtain unloaded Q-factors of 3*10/sup 5/ to 5*10/sup 5/. Signal source flicker-of-frequency noise and noise floor levels are measured at X-band. The measured values for flicker-of-frequency noise are 10 dB poorer than anticipated, based on the large value of discriminator sensitivity obtained. Possible causes for current limitations in signal near-carrier spectral performance include resonator short-term frequency fluctuations resulting from environmentally induced effects and/or frequency-drive (AM-to-FM) effects. Resonator vibration sensitivities on the order of 1*10/sup -8/ per g are measured.< > |
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DOI: | 10.1109/FREQ.1992.270020 |