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Measurement of Allan variance and phase noise at fractions of a millihertz

Journal Article · · Review of Scientific Instruments; (USA)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1141139· OSTI ID:6805780
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  1. Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, California 91109 (USA)
Although the measurement of Allan variance of oscillators is well documented, there is a need for a simplified system for finding the degradation of phase noise and Allan variance step-by-step through a system. This article describes an instrumentation system for simultaneous measurement of additive phase noise and degradation in Allan variance through a transmitter system. Also included are measurements of a 20-kW X-band transmitter showing the effect of adding a pass tube regulator.
OSTI ID:
6805780
Journal Information:
Review of Scientific Instruments; (USA), Journal Name: Review of Scientific Instruments; (USA) Vol. 61:6; ISSN RSINA; ISSN 0034-6748
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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