MICROELECTRONIC FREQUENCY AND TIME STANDARD.

Abstract

The frequency standard oscillator continued to be the major problem during this reporting period. The problems described in the last report with the CR-71/u crystals were solved the latter part of April and tests were begun on the prototype oscillator. All specifications were met except frequency stability over the environmental temperature range of 5 parts per 10 to the 10th power. This problem has been determined to be partly caused by incorrect thermistor location on the inner oven. This was corrected, but a change of 2 parts per 10 to the 9th power still existed. At the time of this report, it appears to be the result of voltage variations caused by a zener diode in the power supply which affects the frequency control varicap. A change to a more stable reference diode appears to have corrected this problem. The remaining portion of the equipment was delayed again due to receipt of the SCN's (semiconductor networks). These were received 27 May 1965. Due to these problems, the delivery of the system will probably be delayed to 1 September 1965. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 15, 1965
Accession Number
AD0617563

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  • Texas Instruments

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Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Diodes
  • Electronic Components
  • Electronic Equipment
  • Frequency
  • Frequency Standards
  • Modules (Electronics)
  • Oscillators
  • Power Supplies
  • Semiconductor Devices
  • Semiconductors
  • Specifications
  • Standards
  • Time Standards
  • Zener Diodes

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  • Electronics Engineering
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  • Thermal Physics or Thermal Science.

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  • Microelectronics