The Design of Modern Microwave Oscillators for Wireless Applications: Theory and Optimization

While most of the current literature in the field concentrates on
classic design strategies based on measurements, simulation, and
optimization of output power and phase noise, this text offers a unique
approach that focuses on the complete understanding of the design
process. The material demonstrates important design rules starting with
the selection of best oscillator topology, choice of transistors, and
complete phase noise analysis that leads to optimum performance of all
relevant oscillator features. Also included are CMOS oscillators, which
recently have become important in cellular applications. For readers
interested in specialized applications and topics, a full chapter
provides all the necessary references.

The contents of the text fall into two major categories:

• Chapters 1 through 9 deal with a very detailed and expanded single resonator oscillator, including a thorough treatment of both nonlinear analysis and phase noise
• Chapters 10 and 11 use the knowledge obtained and apply it to multiple coupled oscillators (synchronized oscillators)

This text is partially based on research sponsored by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and the United States Army and conducted by Synergy Microwave Corporation. With the wealth of information provided for the analysis and practical design of single and synchronized low-noise microwave oscillators, it is recommended reading for all RF microwave engineers. In addition, the text’s comprehensive, step-by-step approach makes it an excellent graduate-level textbook.

source: John Wiley & Sons