Oscillators – Solid state active element oscillator – Transistors
Reexamination Certificate
2006-01-10
2006-01-10
Mis, David (Department: 2817)
Oscillators
Solid state active element oscillator
Transistors
C331S017000, C331S03600C, C331S17700V
Reexamination Certificate
active
06985044
ABSTRACT:
A varactor folding technique reduces noise in controllable electronic oscillators through the use of a series of varactors having relatively small capacitance. A folding circuit provides control signals to the varactors in a sequential manner to provide a relatively smooth change in the total capacitance of the oscillator. Consequently, effective control of the oscillator is achieved with accompanying reductions in oscillator noise such as flicker noise.
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Burns Lawrence M.
Gomez Ramon Alejandro
Kral Alexandre
Broadcom Corporation
Mis David
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