Oscillators – With distributed parameter resonator
Patent
1998-05-14
1999-11-23
Mis, David
Oscillators
With distributed parameter resonator
331 44, 331 68, 331107DP, 331117D, 331179, 333235, H03B 518, H01P 700, H01P 708
Patent
active
059907525
ABSTRACT:
A method (100) for mechanically tuning a VCO that has a resonant stripline having vias in predetermined locations connected through a circuit board to ground. This includes a step (104) of measuring the operating frequency of the VCO. A following step (106) includes calculating an amount of frequency shift needed to achieve a desired frequency. A following step (108) matches the amount of frequency shift needed to values in a look-up table of frequency shifts versus via locations to determine which vias locations will provide the proper amount of frequency shift. A last step (110) includes mechanically disconnecting from ground the via locations indicated in the third step such that the desired frequency is achieved. This method (100) of tuning allows VCO frequency adjustment after final assembly avoiding problems of frequency shifts that can occur due to the placement of a metal lid on the circuit board after assembly.
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Bruzgo Edward
Khuon Lunal
Kim Sang
Papazian Harold
Reeser Glen O.
CTS Corporation
Mis David
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