Frequency Synthesizer Extending Method and Apparatus.

Abstract

This report describes an apparatus and method for extending the frequency range of a synthesizer or signal generator upward by several orders of multiplication. The basic stability of the synthesizer or generator is maintained at the higher frequency output. An apparatus and method is disclosed for extending the frequency range of a synthesizer or signal generator upward by several orders of magnitude, such as 10 or 12. The basic stability of the synthesizer or generator is maintained at the higher frequency output. The resolution of a synthesizer with discrete step frequency change is reduced by the order of multiplication. Amplification is included for the output frequency to tailor the output signal to the desired power level.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 21, 1978
Accession Number
ADD006540

Entities

People

  • Gustaf J. Rast Jr.
  • Thomas A. Barley

Organizations

  • United States Army

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Amplification
  • Energy Systems
  • Frequency
  • Frequency Synthesizers
  • Generators
  • Power Levels
  • Signal Generators

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Geodesy