Clock Oscillator Stability

Oscillators exhibit a number of frequency/period instabilities.

Crystal Oscillator Jitter

Frequency jitter has become popular in the last few years as a term that defines the short-term stability of a frequency source.

Measuring Clock Stability Jitter

The Jitter and Timing Analysis (JTA) option provides all the parameters and functions to measure long term, short term, and environmental stability of clock oscillators.

PLL Programmable Clock Reliability Report

Cardinal Components Inc. Product Qualification Report for PLL Programmable Clock.

Series SPP Oscillator Qualification Report

This document is a detail qualification report for Cardinal Components, Inc. Oscillator Part Series CPP outlining the tests performed, a summary of the test results, and actual test data.

Phase Locked Loop Basics

Phase Locked Loops (PLL) circuits are used for frequency control.

Characterizing Gated Oscillators

Gated or keyed oscillators are turned on and off rapidly. This type of operation often causes frequency changes or “chirps”.

Dual Frequency Oscillator

Cardinal Components Programmable Dual Frequency Oscillator vs Two Separate Oscillators using Multiplexers.

Clock Oscillator Basics

At the core of almost all modern digital systems is a high accuracy timebase based on a crystal oscillator.

Principles of Quartz Crystal Operation

Quartz crystal units serve as the controlling element of oscillator circuits by converting mechanical vibrations to electrical current at a specific frequency.