FREQUENCY DOMAIN MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS

Michael C. Fischer

Abstract:	Stable frequency sources and signal processing blocks must often be characterized by their noise spectra, both discrete and random, in the frequency domain. In this tutorial, conventional measures are outlined, and systems for performing the measurements are described. Broad coverage of system configurations which have been found useful is given. Their functioning and areas of application are discussed briefly. Particular attention is given to some of the potential error sources in the measurement procedures, system configurations, double-balanced-mixer-phase-detectors and application of measuring instruments. A general calibration scheme is detailed.
Published in:	Proceedings of the 10th Annual Precise Time and Time Interval Systems and Applications Meeting November 28 - 30, 1978 Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, Maryland
Pages:	341 - 377
Cite this article:	Fischer, Michael C., "FREQUENCY DOMAIN MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS," Proceedings of the 10th Annual Precise Time and Time Interval Systems and Applications Meeting, Greenbelt, Maryland, November 1978, pp. 341-377.
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