Frequency synthesis using MEMS piezoelectric resonators

(cont.) Ultimately, this thesis presents two approaches to frequency synthesizer design. The first uses frequency windows of approximately 200 MHz. The 800 MHz to 1 GHz matching network is presented in detail along with predicted performance capabilities across this frequency range. The second design implements matching networks with variable capacitors and a variable load impedance. CAD performance simulations validate the broadband switched array design concept, and represent a first step towards realizing a new, commercially viable RF MEMS oscillator and switched array frequency synthesizer. The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not reflect the official policy or position of the United States Air Force, Department of Defense, or the U.S. Government.

Department dc:contributor.department

Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dept. of Aeronautics and Astronautics.

Grantor dc:publisher

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Year dc:date.issued

2004

Author dc:creator

• Calhoun, Paul Jacob, 1979-

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Douglas W. White and Steven R. Hall.

• Aeronautics and Astronautics.

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• M.I.T. theses are protected by copyright. They may be viewed from this source for any purpose, but reproduction or distribution in any format is prohibited without written permission. See provided URL for inquiries about permission.

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• http://dspace.mit.edu/handle/1721.1/7582

Language dc:language.iso

en_US

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http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/28897

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oai:dspace.mit.edu:1721.1/28897