Crystal Oscillators: Phase Noise and Short-Term Stability

In this course we cover phase noise and how it consists of different noise sources between the crystal and the electronics. This discussion will consist of topics such as frequency and time domain, power law, short-term stability and noise mitigation. (May 2023)

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About this course

Phase noise is one of the most important parameters for many applications, especially radar systems. We will explain phase noise and how it consists of different noise sources between the crystal and the electronics. This discussion will consist of topics such as frequency and time domain, power law, short-term stability and noise mitigation.

 

Curriculum29 min

  • Syllabus
  • Origins of Phase Noise 2 min
  • Noise Types 3 min
  • Power Law 9 min
  • Measuring Phase Noise 4 min
  • Short-Term Stability - Allan Deviation 6 min
  • Q and A
  • Where Did the Term "Allan Deviation" Come From? 1 min
  • What is Flicker Noise? 1 min
  • What Does the Term "dBc" Mean? 1 min
  • How Do I Change Crystal Frequency In Order To Improve Phase Noise? 1 min
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About this course

Phase noise is one of the most important parameters for many applications, especially radar systems. We will explain phase noise and how it consists of different noise sources between the crystal and the electronics. This discussion will consist of topics such as frequency and time domain, power law, short-term stability and noise mitigation.

 

Curriculum29 min

  • Syllabus
  • Origins of Phase Noise 2 min
  • Noise Types 3 min
  • Power Law 9 min
  • Measuring Phase Noise 4 min
  • Short-Term Stability - Allan Deviation 6 min
  • Q and A
  • Where Did the Term "Allan Deviation" Come From? 1 min
  • What is Flicker Noise? 1 min
  • What Does the Term "dBc" Mean? 1 min
  • How Do I Change Crystal Frequency In Order To Improve Phase Noise? 1 min
  • Feedback
  • We need your feedback!