Frequency linearization circuit for a microwave VCO in ridged wa

Details Frequency linearization circuit for a microwave VCO in ridged wa Frequency linearization circuit for a microwave VCO in ridged wa

1990-02-08

1991-05-07

Grimm, Siegfried H.

Oscillators

With distributed parameter resonator

331107DP, 331177V, H03B 714

Patent

active

050140213

ABSTRACT:
A voltage controlled oscillator having improved frequency linearization characteristics. A radial line, (top-hat) disc geometry in conjunction with a varactor diode are disposed in a broadband, ridged waveguide oscillator circuit to produce a frequency linearized voltage controlled oscillator. A negative resistance device is recessed into the ridged waveguide and coaxially coupled via an impedance transformer to the ridged waveguide cavity. The present invention uses a disc resonator in a ridged waveguide to transform the microwave impedance of a non-RF generating element, a varactor diode, to values which provide improved voltage controlled oscillator tuning linearity. The disc resonator or radial line is located above the varactor diode. The radial line transforms the microave impedance of the varactor diode to a new value which is then coupled into the ridged waveguide circuit and subsequently to the RF generating diode. The circuit impedance, which is a function of the varactor voltage, acts to linearize the frequency versus voltage characteristic of the diode. A comparison of the operation of the circuit with and without the radial line/tuning disc shows a 13:1 improvement in the frequency linearity. Experimental results show that the circuit configuration of the present invention is ideal for use in microwave and millimeter-wave voltage conrolled oscillators which require inherent frequency versus voltage linearity. Since the voltage controlled oscillator frequency linearity is a critical factor in phase locked loop performance, it is especially suited for use in microwave and millimeter-wave radar or communication systems which are frequency agile.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4429287 (1984-01-01), Robertson, Jr. et al.

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