Electronic Design

Phase-Noise Modeling, Simulation, and Propagation in Phase-Locked Loops (Part 2)

Some brief theory and typical measurements of phase noise. Standard analysis of PLL phase noise used by most CAD applications. How to produce the lowest phase noise at a PLL output. A standard design ...
Wired

Inside Heathrow's third runway noise simulator

In its mission to build a third runway, Heathrow is going high-tech. The UK's biggest and busiest airport is using innovative sound simulations to try and show the real impact of expansion on the ...
EDN

Simplifying PLL Design

Phase lock loops (PLLs) play a key role in today's thriving RF industry. Commonly employed to address various timing requirements in ASIC designs, these basic building blocks allow designers to ...
Electronic Design

Phase-Noise Modeling, Simulation, and Propagation in Phase-Locked Loops (Part 3)

Some brief theory and typical measurements of phase noise. How to produce the lowest phase noise at a PLL output. A standard design procedure for a typical Type 2, second-order loop. As stated in ...