STUDY OF SHORT TERM STABILITY OF CRYSTAL OSCILLATORS

Abstract

Research was concerned with the factors underlying the short term stability of crystal oscillators. A discussion is presented of a technique for measuring the frequency of a source in a short time interval. Design criteria are presented and sources of error are analyzed. A set of curves useful in the design of the measuring system is given. An analysis is also given of the effects of noise on the frequency of a source. Models based on the work of S. O. Rice and J. S. Bendat are discussed and some typical results calculated. Contained in the report is an extensive bibliography on: (1) frequency measurements, (2) frequency multipliers and dividers, (3) frequency standards and oscillators, (4) short time frequency stability, (5) piezoelectric parameters, (6) signal analysis, and (7) instantaneous frequency. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 30, 1961
Accession Number
AD0263937

Entities

People

  • Gerald Weiss
  • James Rarity
  • Lester Saporta

Organizations

  • New York University

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Bibliographies
  • Crystal Oscillators
  • Design Criteria
  • Frequency
  • Frequency Multipliers
  • Frequency Standards
  • Intervals
  • Measurement
  • Oscillators
  • Standards
  • Time Intervals

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

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