Abstract: In a millimeter wave module or the like having both a normal NRD guide and a hyper NRD guide, a conversion portion structure for non, radiative dielectric waveguides of different types has excellent conversion characteristics at the connection between the two types of NRD guides. In a first conversion portion, the width of a dielectric strip is changed from the width of a dielectric strip in the hyper NRD guide portion to the width of a dielectric strip in the normal NRD guide portion, grooves of approximately the same depth as grooves in the hyper NRD guide are provided extending as far as the second conversion portion, and in a third conversion portion, the width of these grooves widens perpendicular to the propagation direction of electromagnetic waves and parallel to the face of conductive plates. According to this structure, guide conversion can be achieved with low radiation in a predetermined frequency band.

Abstract: A local oscillator noise rejection circuit is described which has a resistance between the output of an MES FET/HEMT and ground. This resistance has the effect of introducing a self-biasing arrangement to the oscillator circuit which means that when there is any increase in current through the MES PET/HEMT device, the voltage drop across the resistance also increases. Since the gate is tied to ground via a low resistance (51 .OMEGA.) this leads to an increased negative gate to source voltage which causes the device to "pinch-off" slightly which, in turn, gives a reduction in the current level through the device. This arrangement therefore has the effect of reducing any current surges within the device and produces an improvement in phase noise. In a preferred arrangement a 30 Ohm resistor is located between the source of the FET/HEMT and ground, the resistor being located in series within the printed circuit inductor and the output line.

Abstract: A voltage-controlled oscillator and a method capable of precisely adjusting a frequency shift amount are provided irrespective of a fluctuation in characteristics of elements such as a strip-line. A center tap 19 is formed in a strip-line 16 of a resonator. A switching element 20 is connected to the center tap 19, and this switching element 20 is turned ON, so that the center tap is shortcircuited to the ground so as to vary the oscillating frequency. A slit A1 is conducted in the vicinity of the center tap 19 along the strip-line 16 and directed toward a shortcircuited end 17 of the strip-line, so that a frequency shift amount is adjusted. Also, a slit B1 is conducted in the vicinity of the shortcircuited end 17 along the strip-line 16 and directed toward the center tap 19, so that a frequency shift amount is adjusted.

Abstract: An RF/Microwave oscillator is disclosed that has the high-Q, low-loss, and phase noise performance of a DRO, without the need of a dielectric resonator to achieve such performance. The RF/Microwave oscillator includes a field effect transistor having a drain coupled to an output circuit, a source coupled to a series feedback circuit, and a gate coupled to a resonator circuit. Each of these circuits are comprised of cascaded pairs of coupled transmission lines designed to resonate at the operating frequency of the oscillator. The RF/Microwave oscillator may also include a frequency-adjustable bias circuit, a frequency-adjustable FET gate return, and a frequency tuning circuit.

Abstract: A launch quasi-optical amplifier including a photonic bandgap crystal, designed to operate within a specific frequency range. The photonic bandgap crystal is populated with active devices that are coupled to the alternate layers, or defects, in the crystal to compensate for the absorption in the alternate layers thereby creating a negative absorption coefficient. The photonic bandgap crystal is operable as an amplifier when the active devices are amplifiers, and as a wave source when the active devices are oscillators.

Abstract: Phase noise in an RF oscillator is significantly reduced by loosely couping another quieter RF oscillator having noise patterns uncorrelated to the first RF oscillator so that it frequency locks with the first RF oscillator. The coupling is increased until a significant reduction in phase noise occurs at high coupling levels where the first RF oscillator displays phase noise similar to the the second RF oscillator.

Abstract: A voltage controlled oscillation circuit includes a resonance circuit and an oscillation circuit. The oscillation circuit includes a capacitor, a variable capacitance diode, and a resonator composed of a strip line one end of which is grounded. The oscillation circuit includes an oscillation transistor, bias resistors, and, a Colpitts capacitor, a harmonic bypass capacitor, and a chip capacitor, one end of which is connected in series with a resistor and the other end of which is grounded. A node between the bias resistor and the chip capacitor connects the resonator composed of a strip line provided within the resonance circuit via a connection line, whereby the emitter of the oscillation transistor provided within the resonance circuit is grounded via the bias resistor and the resonator. In addition, a parallel resonance circuit is composed of the resonator and the chip capacitor.

Abstract: An oscillator comprises an active device with a phase shift of less than 180 degrees. A first delay line has first and second ends. The first end of the first delay line is coupled to an active port of the active device. A ring mode trap filter is coupled to the second end of the first delay line. A second delay line has first and second ends. The first end of the second delay line is coupled to the ring mode trap filter. The second end of the second delay line is coupled to a resonance means. The total delay of the first and second delay lines allows the resonance means to oscillate at its natural frequency in spite of the less-than-180-degree phase shift of the active device.

Abstract: An electronic module, comprising: a dielectric base plate having first and second opposing surfaces on which respective electrodes are disposed such that respective areas at the first and second surfaces are free of electrode material and aligned relative to one another to form a dielectric resonator; a first electronic component coupled to the base plate; and a first circuit sheet having first and second opposing surfaces, at least one aperture between the surfaces, and a conductor pattern disposed on the first surface, the first circuit sheet being disposed on the base plate such that: (i) the first electronic component is at least partially received within the aperture; and (ii) at least part of the conductor pattern is coupled to the dielectric resonator.

Abstract: A fully integratable voltage controlled oscillator (VCO) circuit includes a tuned circuit having a spiral inductance connected in parallel with a varactor controlled by a control voltage. Damping of the tuned circuit is counteracted by a cross-coupled NIC (Negative Impedance Converter). The cross-coupling of the NIC, which transforms a negative resistance into the tuned circuit, is provided by AC coupling of two outputs. Bipolar transistors are provided only for current source transistors, while in contrast CMOS transistors are provided in a current switch. The VCO can be used, for example, in DECT units.

Abstract: A voltage controlled oscillator for upconverter/downconverter in a digital radio communication system has an improved phase noise characteristic and includes: a resonance unit wherein a variable capacitance component is parallel-connected to a series resonance circuit, the variable capacitance component having a capacitance inversely proportional to the level of a control voltage in a preset range and the series resonance circuit having a series resonance point corresponding to the level of a mode voltage, and an oscillating unit for oscillating at a frequency corresponding to a parallel resonance point determined by the resonance unit.

Abstract: A tunable local oscillator (10) with a tunable circuit (12) that includes a resonator (16) and a transistor (14) as an active element for oscillation. Tuning of the circuit (12) is achieved with an externally applied dc bias (22, 24) across coupled lines (20) on the resonator (16). Preferably, the resonator (16) is a high temperature superconductor microstrip ring resonator with integral coupled lines (20) formed over a thin film ferroelectric material. A directional coupler (38) samples the output of the oscillator (14) which is fed into a diplexer (40) for determining whether the oscillator (14) is performing at a desired frequency. The high-pass and low-pass outputs (42, 44) of the diplexer (40) are connected to diodes (48, 46) respectively for inputting the sampled signals into a differential operational amplifier (50). Amplifier (50) compares the sampled signals and emits an output signal if there is a difference between the resonant and crossover frequencies.

Abstract: A quenchable VCO that is adapted to be used in switched band synthesizer applications. The VCO may be formed from a heterojunction bipolar transistor (HBT) in a common collector configuration. A quenching circuit which includes a p-i-n diode, is electrically coupled in series with the collector of the HBT. The p-i-n diode is adapted to be monolithically integrated with the HBT. Since the p-i-n diode is electrically connected to the collector of the HBT, as opposed to the base and emitter terminals of the HBT, which forms the main oscillator feedback loop, the Q-factor of the p-i-n diode will have relatively less loading on the phase noise of the HBT oscillator. Moreover, since the p-i-n diode is isolated from the base-emitter junction, the configuration will result in reduced frequency pulling and generation of spurious oscillation and transient effects due to the switching of the p-i-n diode quenched circuit.

Abstract: An oscillator circuit comprising first and second mutually electromagnetically couplable resonant circuits, the second circuit comprising a dielectric element and excitation means operable to produce a first frequency of oscillation, the first circuit comprising the dielectric element, excitation means including a two-terminal Schottky device, preferably a Schottky diode, operable, responsive to an applied signal, to vary the resonant frequency of the first resonant circuit, and thereby vary the frequency of oscillation of the oscillator circuit.

Abstract: An oscillator device including at least an inductor, a resistor, a transistor and a capacitor is disclosed. The oscillator device further includes a first transmission layer for electrically connecting the capacitor, the resistor and the transistor; a second transmission layer for forming the inductor; two ground layers electrically connected to the first and the second transmission layers and interconnected for providing a standard potential level; and three isolation layers located between the transmission layers and the ground layers for isolating the transmission layers from the ground layers.

Abstract: A radio frequency oscillator having: a resonant circuit; a gain element coupled in feedback relationship with the resonant circuit; and a variable reactance device, such as a varactor diode, adapted for coupling to a control signal for varying the reactance of the device. The variable reactance device is coupled to the resonant circuit with a coupling factor less than one. The resonant circuit comprises a planar microstrip transmission line structure. The varactor diode is coupled to the microstrip transmission line through a strip conductor disposed adjacent to, and dielectrically spaced from, a strip conductor of the resonant circuit. In one embodiment, the strip conductors are disposed in a side-by-side, dielectrically spaced relationship. In another embodiment, the strip conductors are disposed in a face-to-face, dielectrically spaced relationship.

Abstract: A Voltage Controlled Oscillator (VCO) mitigates the effects of package parasitics by providing positive feedback connections, to sustain a desired oscillation, external to the IC package, thereby mitigating the effect of the bond wires and internal parasitics to allow the oscillation to be controlled by the desired external components. The VCO includes an electronic circuit with gain that is at least part of an integrated circuit (IC) and a package for the IC. A passive resonant circuit may be provided external to the IC package. The positive feedback of the electronic circuit is provided through at least one additional lead of the package, such that the connection is external to the package.

Abstract: A microprocessor includes an on-chip low phase noise CMOS LC capacitance oscillator. The LC oscillator is relatively insensitive to power supply fluctuations. In addition, the LC oscillator is operable over a range of frequencies sufficient to support both normal full power operation, and reduced power operation of the microprocessor. The LC oscillator minimizes clock jitter problems and so permits extension of the microprocessor operating frequency to even higher levels than heretofore were possible. An output signal from a phase-frequency detector is a frequency control signal on a frequency control input line of a level converter and filter circuit of the LC oscillator. The output signal from level converter and filter circuit is a filtered frequency control signal on a control voltage input line to a continuously modifiable gigahertz frequency voltage controlled oscillator (VCO) circuit.

Abstract: A frequency-adjustable direct current biasing circuit is disclosed for providing a DC bias voltage or a DC connection to ground for an RF or microwave circuit without substantially affecting the RF or microwave signal of the circuit. The biasing circuit includes a transmission line having a first portion for connection to the RF circuit and a second portion connected to a low-impedance-to-ground structure, such as a bypass capacitor or a DC path to ground. The electrical length between the first and second portions is about 90 degrees. The biasing circuit further includes an open ended tuning stub coupled to the transmission line that has a length that is adjustable. By adjusting the length of the tuning stub, the biasing or grounding circuit can provide better isolation for RF energies at different selected frequencies. Also disclosed herein is a dielectric resonator oscillator (DRO) that uses the frequency-adjustable biasing circuit.

Abstract: A Colpitts-type voltage-controlled oscillator includes a transistor having a collector which is connected to a power terminal through a stripline. A capacitor is connected between the collector and the emitter thereof. A diode is connected to the capacitor and an inductor is connected to a point between the capacitor and diode. Another capacitor is connected between the base and the emitter of the transistor. An inductive reactance is formed by a stripline which is connected between the base of the transistor and the ground, two capacitors for DC blocking, and a variable-capacitance diode. Bypass capacitors are connected between the collector of the transistor and the ground. A resistor is connected between the emitter of the transistor and the ground. Two other resistors are provided for dividing a power voltage at the power terminal and for supplying a base voltage to the transistor. Turning the diode on and off allows the oscillating frequency of the voltage-controlled oscillator to vary by a large amount.

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.

Abstract: A radiating oscillator apparatus for micro- and millimeter waves includes paired fan-shaped conductor patches disposed with their pointed portions in proximity and their arcuate portions on opposite sides, at least one high-frequency transistor disposed between and connected to the fan-shaped conductor patches, a conductor planar surface disposed under and parallel to the fan-shaped conductor patches at an interval of between one-fifteenth and one-fifth the generated wavelength therefrom, and a pair of direct current power supplies connected to the fan-shaped conductor patches separately with a common ground potential.

Abstract: A voltage controlled oscillator provides a trimming stub (3) for adjusting a free-running frequency in parallel to a microstrip line resonator (4). This arrangement makes it possible to easily perform fine adjustment of a free-running frequency used in the voltage controlled oscillator capable of supplying 2 GHz or higher oscillating frequency.

Abstract: A voltage controlled oscillator for wide tuning range of frequency with less phase noise has a bipolar transistor provided with a positive feedback circuit between a base and an emitter of the transistor, an impedance matching circuit coupled with a collector of the transistor and an output terminal, a resistor coupled between the base of the transistor and a control source which provides control voltage for adjusting oscillation frequency of the oscillator. The base of the transistor shows capacitive negative impedance, and an inductive element is coupled with the base of the transistor for oscillation. The emitter of the transistor is grounded for D.C. voltage through an inductor or a transmission line, or coupled with a control voltage.

Abstract: A method (100) for tuning a voltage controlled oscillator by changing electrical circuit parasitics includes a first step (102) of providing a voltage controlled oscillator circuit on a circuit board and a plurality of different metal lids each having different numbers, sizes and locations of holes. Each different lid presents a different electrical circuit parasitic to the voltage controlled oscillator. In a second step (104), the voltage controlled oscillator frequency is measured, and the frequency shift needed to achieve a desired operating frequency is calculated in a third step (106). In a fourth step (108), a lid is chosen that will present the parasitics needed to provide the amount of frequency shift needed. As a last step (110), the chosen lid is attaching to the circuit board to obtain the desired nominal operating frequency from the voltage controlled oscillator.

Abstract: An integrated circuit for measuring the distance houses an oscillator in a package. Further, a plane inductor is provided on the surface of the package housing the oscillator. The plane inductor is connected to the oscillator so as to specify a frequency of the oscillator. If conductive material approaches the surface of the package, the frequency of the oscillator is varied by means of the plane inductor. The approaching distance of the conductive material is detected by detecting the frequency of the oscillator. The conductive material is mostly metal, however, the integrated circuit for measuring the distance can measure the approaching distance of non-metal conductive material such as conductive liquid.

Abstract: A VCO includes a transistor having a plurality of negative differential resistance devices coupled in series to the source terminal of the transistor, with each of the devices having a negative differential resistance operating region. Biasing circuits are coupled to the drain and gate terminals along with operating voltages which set the oscillator to operating in a negative differential resistance region of at least one of the negative differential resistance devices so that oscillations of a selected frequency are produced at an output terminal. The transistor, the plurality of N devices, the DC biasing circuits, and the operating voltages are connected so that the oscillator negative differential resistance operating region is greater than N times as wide as each of the device negative differential operating regions individually.

Abstract: A low noise wide tuning bandwidth voltage controlled oscillator employs a resonator circuit formed from at least two microstrip lines which are electromagnetically coupled to one another. Each of the microstrip lines has one end electrically coupled to circuit ground to provide a substantially inductive resonator circuit which is substantially immune to parasitic end effects and radiation loses. The frequency of the voltage controlled oscillator circuit is controlled by a variable capacitance varactor circuit coupled to at least one of the microstrip transmission lines. The resonator circuit is well suited for use with a bipolar transistor configured as a negative resistance oscillator.

Abstract: A phase locked loop includes a voltage controlled oscillator, a frequency divider for frequency-dividing an output from the voltage controlled oscillator, a phase comparator for comparing an output from the frequency divider with a phase of a reference signal, and a control circuit for controlling the oscillator frequency of the voltage controlled oscillator on the basis of an output from the phase comparator. The voltage controlled oscillator and the frequency divider are formed within a single integrated circuit chip, and the input terminal of the frequency divider is connected to a short stub having an open end connected to the voltage controlled oscillator.

Abstract: An oscillator operable in the gigaHertz range includes a transistor having an emitter coupled to a tank circuit and an additional feedback path coupling the tank circuit back to the base of the transistor. The inductive elements of the tank circuit are in printed foil form as is a transmission line that provides the additional feedback path. This arrangement improves the phase noise characteristics of the oscillator while extending its operating frequency range.

Abstract: A digitally temperature compensated oscillator (TCO) system is provided which is capable of memorizing in an EEPROM-based look-up table, appropriate digital values of a temperature correction for a voltage controlled oscillator (VCO). An on-board temperature sensing mechanism tracks variations in temperature in the TCO and produces an analog voltage value corresponding to the instantaneous temperature. The voltage value of the sensor output is digitized and designated to constitute an address into the EEPROM based look-up table. As the temperature changes, the digitized output of the temperature sensor and hence the address to the EEPROM changes accordingly. The EEPROM also includes a look-up table of digitized channel tuning voltage values for tuning the VCO to at least one frequency for transmitting or receiving at least one channel, for example in the FRS group of channels. One of these digitized values is selected in response to operator selection of a channel.

Abstract: A voltage controlled oscillator having a reduced oscillation frequency-modulation sensitivity variation and having a positive modulation function is designed to: (a) reduce the modulation variation by making the rate of change in oscillation frequency with a certain change in a modulation signal generally constant with respect to a wide range of oscillation frequencies; (b) reduce the manufacturing cost by using only one varactor diode; and (c) reduce the cost of a system using the voltage controlled oscillator by eliminating the need for correction of the modulation variation on the side of a system using the oscillator. In a variable capacitance circuit of the voltage controlled oscillator, the cathode of a varactor diode is connected to a control voltage terminal and is also connected to a modulation signal input terminal by a coupling resistor and a voltage dividing resistor.

Abstract: A YIG oscillator circuit including a closed loop control system which maximizes loop gain during start-up and minimizes loop gain after start-up to minimize gain compression. In one embodiment the closed loop control circuit includes a PIN diode coupled between the collector and base of a BJT, and comparison circuitry for comparing the YIG oscillator output voltage level with a reference voltage and providing a resulting feedback current to the PIN diode at the collector of the BJT. In operation, during start-up when the output voltage of the YIG oscillator is less than the reference voltage, the feedback current will be minimal and the PIN diode will reverse bias to maximize loop gain. When the output voltage approaches the reference voltage level, the feedback current will increase to forward bias the PIN diode to reduce loop gain and minimize gain compression. In a second embodiment, the PIN diode is not included, and the closed loop control circuit output signal is coupled to the emitter of the BJT.

Abstract: A broadcast transmitter for generating low power modulated signals, especially for a wireless speaker system. A signal source such as a source of composite audio signals including left and right audio signals and a pilot signal are applied to a radio frequency signal oscillator. The radio frequency signal oscillator includes a bipolar transistor connected in a common base configuration, and having a stripline element as a frequency determinative component in the collector circuit of the bipolar transistor. The modulating signal is applied to the base of the bipolar transistor which modulates the collector junction capacitance of the transistor thereby frequency modulating the signal produced by the oscillator. Varactor tuning is provided for setting a nominal frequency of oscillation.

Abstract: A resonator includes a substrate to which are attached trimmable capacitance and inductance portions which together with a varactor and transistor form an oscillator circuit. The substrate mounts orthogonally in a slot on an oscillator board to reduce microphonic effects from a cover that otherwise would degrade the oscillator performance.

Abstract: A variable frequency microwave oscillator comprises an oscillation FET of a junction type, a fixed impedance block connected to the source of the oscillation FET for determining the drain impedance on the source of the oscillation FET, and a variable bias block including inductance connected to the drain of the oscillation FET and an impedance controlling junction FET both for determining the drain impedance of the oscillation FET of a junction type. The gate of the oscillation FET is connected to an external resonance block which generates an oscillation in association with the negative impedance appearing on the gate of the oscillation FET. The oscillation frequency is controlled by a control voltage applied to the gate of the impedance controlling FET.

Abstract: A voltage controlled oscillator including a resonator which generates an oscillation signal, a frequency of which is in response to a control signal, and an amplifier which amplifies the oscillation signal. Also included is a frequency adjusting mechanism, as well as a voltage control sensitivity mechanism. In one example, the resonator includes an input terminal to which the control signal is applied, a variable capacitance diode and a main inductor. The oscillation frequency adjusting mechanism includes a first variable capacitor, arranged in parallel with the main inductor of the resonator. In addition, the voltage control sensitivity adjusting mechanism includes a second variable capacitor arranged between the input terminal and the amplifying mechanism, and also arranged between a hot terminal of the variable capacitance diode and a hot terminal of the main inductor.

Abstract: A dual band oscillator circuit according to the present invention comprises an oscillator circuit portion that oscillates at a first frequency, an oscillator circuit portion that oscillates at a second frequency, a buffer amplifier circuit portion to which an output of the first oscillator circuit portion is input through a first stage-to-stage coupling element and an output of the second oscillator circuit portion is input through a second stage-to-stage coupling element. Operation is switched between the first and second oscillator circuits by an externally applied control voltage signal.

Abstract: A dielectric resonator frequency discriminator comprising a microstrip, a single mode dielectric resonator coupled to the microstrip, at least one detector for detecting an RF signal coupled to the microstrip and an RF input for introducing an RF signal coupled to the microstrip.

Abstract: A microwave source has an amplifying transistor capable of operating at microwave frequencies and a frequency selection circuit. The circuit has a whispering mode dielectric resonator and a feedback loop having a first microstrip line connected by an impedance adaptation circuit to a gate of said transistor and a second microstrip line connected by an impedance adaptation circuit to a drain of said transistor. The dielectric resonator is located between the first line and the second line for magnetic field coupling therewith.

Abstract: An oscillator circuit includes a resonant circuit having a capacitor and an inductor. The inductor has two main terminals, a center tap and two further taps disposed symmetrically relative to the center tap. The inductor is constructed as a U-shaped stripline in which the center tap is disposed at a turning point of the U-shaped stripline, the main terminals are disposed at ends of legs of the U-shaped stripline and the further taps are each located at the same distance from an end of a respective leg.

Abstract: An oscillator circuit having a flip chip metalization pattern and base substrate metalization pattern is defined such that a common-drain oscillator is configured with the common drain interposed between the source and gate terminals, providing an effective RF common reference with reduced parasitic inductance elements which otherwise degrade oscillator power and phase noise at high frequencies. Multiple sets of such patterns on the substrate and such three-terminal devices on the flip chip are arranged such that conductor patterns on the substrate connecting separately from the gates and the sources of the multiple devices to the common-drain reference are easily configured into separable tuning (or resonator) and feedback circuits. A common-drain oscillator having an interdigitated capacitor coplanar cavity resonator circuit as the gate input circuit having reduced distributed inductance is realized utilizing the interposed common-drain connections provided thereby.

Abstract: A voltage controlled oscillator operable on two widely separated frequency bands, such as 900 MHz and 1.8 GHz for example. The voltage controlled oscillator includes two negative resistance generators (32, 34) which share a common tunable tank circuit (26) and a common impedance matched combiner circuit (28) which provides the RF output (36). The VCO uses only one varactor (30) to tune both frequency bands. Separate negative resistance generators (32, 34) are used to provide optimum frequency selectivity within each frequency band.

Abstract: A multi-octave ferrite oscillator topology that utilizes transformer coupling to provide the proper phase shift in the feedback loop. In a specific embodiment, a 10 mil YIG sphere is loosely coupled to 20 mil input and output loops, both of which are connected to a GaAs integrated circuit that includes a Darlington pair of bipolar transistors. The Darlington pair provides high gain, high output power, and low parasitic reactance up to about 10 GHz. A resistor bridge across the base of the input transistor of the Darlington pair insures a substantially real input impedance over a wide bandwidth.

Abstract: An oscillator circuit including a metal plate secured to a dielectric substrate. A micro strip line is mounted on the dielectric substrate. One end of the micro strip line is connected to the gate terminal of a field effect transistor for microwave oscillation and the other end of the micro strip line is grounded to the metal plate via a terminal resistor. A dielectric resonator is secured with an ordinary adhesive to the inner wall of a shield case. Attaching the dielectric resonator to the shield case allows the degree of coupling, defined by the distance between the micro strip line and the dielectric resonator, to be freely set. A tuning screw is screwed through the metal plate and the dieletric substrate opposite to the dielectric resonator. The microwave oscillation circuit can be used with a down converter.

Abstract: A multiple-frequency local oscillator for providing an LO signal at one of a multiple of predetermined resonant frequencies associated with a number of resonators is disclosed. It includes a number of LO input ports for coupling to a plurality of resonators, respectively, each resonator having a predetermined resonant frequency; the local oscillator is controlled to selectively provide at its LO output port an output LO signal at any one of the resonant frequencies.

Abstract: An oscillator circuit is described which exhibits low phase noise characteristics and has special application in UHF and microwave technologies. The oscillator circuit of the invention includes a band pass filter having specific capacitor and inductor values which can be optimized so that the circuit has a loaded Q very close to the resonator's unloaded Q.

Abstract: Reduction of transmitter exciter chain generated noise from the receive bank of a portable/hand-held duplex transceiver is achieved using a high output power, low-noise voltage-controlled-oscillator (VCO) in the transmitter exciter chain. Using this high-power, low-noise oscillator as the RF source in the transmitter exciter chain precludes the need for the conventional buffer/driver amlplifier stage and an associated inter-stage noise filter. Elimination of buffer/driver stage components and bulky inter-stage noise filter components allows complete integration of transmitter exciter chain components resulting in reduced size and cost.

Abstract: The invention provides a trimmable multi-terminal capacitor. The multi-terminal capacitor comprises a plurality of capacitors with each of the capacitors having a common terminal. The capacitors are formed on a layer of dielectric material having a common plate of conductive material disposed on its top surface, and a plurality of separate plates of conductive material disposed on its lower surface. The capacitance value of each of the capacitors is separately tunable to tight tolerances. The capacitor is particularly suited to be used in a voltage controlled oscillator (VCO) to couple a plurality of devices to a resonator.

Abstract: A resonance inductor of a resonant circuit is formed of a chip inductor and an inductance fine adjustment pattern. A resonance capacitor is formed of a plurality of chip layered capacitors connected in parallel to each other via connection patterns formed on a substrate. The connection patterns are sequentially disconnected to adjust the capacitance of the resonance capacitor. Then, the inductance fine adjustment pattern is partially removed to adjust the inductance of the resonance inductor.