Re: [time-nuts] Close-in phase noise measurements

2008-03-31 Thread Magnus Danielson
From: Richard (Rick) Karlquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [time-nuts] Close-in phase noise measurements Date: Sun, 30 Mar 2008 21:05:50 -0700 Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] The relationship between phase noise and Allan variance is a complex one and was described in papers at FCS in 1976

Re: [time-nuts] Close-in phase noise measurements

2008-03-30 Thread Richard (Rick) Karlquist
and frequency measurement Subject: Re: [time-nuts] Close-in phase noise measurements Shane wrote: Wenzel has a setup you can purchase at low cost. http://www.wenzel.com/pdffiles1/PNTS%201000/BP-1000-SC.pdf Phase noise test sets can be pricey... $200K Shane Their calibration method

Re: [time-nuts] Close-in phase noise measurements

2008-03-30 Thread Bruce Griffiths
Richard (Rick) Karlquist wrote: The relationship between phase noise and Allan variance is a complex one and was described in papers at FCS in 1976 and 1978 by my previous manager Mike Fischer (then of HP). I think these papers come closest to answering your question. Rick Karlquist

Re: [time-nuts] Close-in phase noise measurements

2008-03-30 Thread Bruce Griffiths
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Re: [time-nuts] Close-in phase noise measurements

2008-03-26 Thread Jeff Mock
of precise time and frequency measurement Subject: Re: [time-nuts] Close-in phase noise measurements Shane wrote: Wenzel has a setup you can purchase at low cost. http://www.wenzel.com/pdffiles1/PNTS%201000/BP-1000-SC.pdf Phase noise test sets can be pricey... $200K Shane

Re: [time-nuts] Close-in phase noise measurements

2008-03-25 Thread John Miles
I am continuing my phase noise measurement quest. I gathered equipment (HP 8662a/11729C/8568B/multipliers) to measure 100Hz+ from the carrier. I now need to get a grip on the 0.1-100Hz range, which is where most of my applications are. What is the suggested measurement methodology for this

Re: [time-nuts] Close-in phase noise measurements

2008-03-25 Thread Bruce Griffiths
John Miles wrote: I am continuing my phase noise measurement quest. I gathered equipment (HP 8662a/11729C/8568B/multipliers) to measure 100Hz+ from the carrier. I now need to get a grip on the 0.1-100Hz range, which is where most of my applications are. What is the suggested measurement

Re: [time-nuts] Close-in phase noise measurements

2008-03-25 Thread Shane
PM To: Discussion of precise time and frequency measurement Subject: Re: [time-nuts] Close-in phase noise measurements John Miles wrote: I am continuing my phase noise measurement quest. I gathered equipment (HP 8662a/11729C/8568B/multipliers) to measure 100Hz+ from the carrier. I now need

Re: [time-nuts] Close-in phase noise measurements

2008-03-25 Thread Bruce Griffiths
Shane wrote: Wenzel has a setup you can purchase at low cost. http://www.wenzel.com/pdffiles1/PNTS%201000/BP-1000-SC.pdf Phase noise test sets can be pricey... $200K Shane Their calibration method is somewhat problematic at the low frequency end where the effect of the PLL and the

Re: [time-nuts] Close-in phase noise measurements

2008-03-25 Thread Shane
: Tuesday, March 25, 2008 8:22 PM To: Discussion of precise time and frequency measurement Subject: Re: [time-nuts] Close-in phase noise measurements Shane wrote: Wenzel has a setup you can purchase at low cost. http://www.wenzel.com/pdffiles1/PNTS%201000/BP-1000-SC.pdf Phase noise test sets can

Re: [time-nuts] Close-in phase noise measurements

2008-03-25 Thread John Miles
Most, but not all, sound cards have a low frequency cutoff of 20Hz or so. Some (but not all) sound card ADCs can dc coupled. A high resolution dc coupled ADC may be more effective for frequencies below 20Hz. True; I'm assuming that anyone using a sound card for these purposes is either going

Re: [time-nuts] Close-in phase noise measurements

2008-03-25 Thread Bruce Griffiths
John Miles wrote: Most, but not all, sound cards have a low frequency cutoff of 20Hz or so. Some (but not all) sound card ADCs can dc coupled. A high resolution dc coupled ADC may be more effective for frequencies below 20Hz. True; I'm assuming that anyone using a sound card for these

Re: [time-nuts] Close-in phase noise measurements

2008-03-25 Thread Bruce Griffiths
Shane wrote: Do you know much about the RS FSUP50? http://www2.rohde-schwarz.com/en/products/test_and_measurement/product_categ ories/spectrum_analysis/FSUP-%7C-Key_Facts-%7C-4-%7C-966.html Shane Only whats specified on the datasheet. Its performance appears to be several 10's of dB

Re: [time-nuts] Close-in phase noise measurements

2008-03-25 Thread Bernd T-Online
Shane wrote: Do you know much about the RS FSUP50? http://www2.rohde-schwarz.com/en/products/test_and_measurement/product_categ ories/spectrum_analysis/FSUP-%7C-Key_Facts-%7C-4-%7C-966.html This is a nice but expensive equipment. Nice: can do PN measurement by phase quadrature(where you