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YIG tuned oscillator using composite feedback
Assignee: Avago Technologies International Sales Pte Ltd
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Filing: 1989-10-31
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Granted: 1991-01-29
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Expires: 2009-10-31
Abstract
Abstract A broadband YIG-tuned oscillator is disclosed that has both series and parallel feedback provided by a YIG sphere. The oscillator includes a transistor capable of driving a load coupled to a first port of the transistor, a reactive feedback element coupled to a second port of the transistor, a YIG resonator, and coupling means for coupling the YIG resonator to both a third port of the transistor and to the first port of the transistor.
Inventors
- 👤 Amarpal S. Khanna
- 👤 Derek Davis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 06:18
CPC Classifications
H; H03; H03B; H03B5/00; H03B5/18; H03B5/1882; H03B5/1888
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
93 words
A YIG-tuned oscillator comprising: a transistor capable of oscillating in the microwave-frequency range and capable of driving a load coupled to a first port thereof; a reactive feedback element coupled to a second port of the transistor; one or more YIG resonators including means for tuning the YIG resonators for resonance throughout a range of frequencies; and coupling means for coupling the one or more YIG resonators to a third port of the transistor and to the first port of the transistor for providing both series and parallel resonant feedback to the transistor.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
93 words
A YIG-tuned oscillator comprising: a transistor capable of oscillating in the microwave-frequency range and capable of driving a load coupled to a first port thereof; a reactive feedback element coupled to a second port of the transistor; one or more YIG resonators including means for tuning the YIG resonators for resonance throughout a range of frequencies; and coupling means for coupling the one or more YIG resonators to a third port of the transistor and to the first port of the transistor for providing both series and parallel resonant feedback to the transistor.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
77 words
A YIG-tuned oscillator comprising: a transistor capable of oscillating in the microwave-frequency range and capable of driving a load coupled to a first port thereof; a reactive feedback element coupled to a second port of the transistor; a YIG resonator including means for tuning a YIG crystal for resonance throughout a range of frequencies; and coupling means for coupling the YIG resonator to a third port of the transistor and to the first port of the transistor.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
77 words
A YIG-tuned oscillator comprising: a transistor capable of oscillating in the microwave-frequency range and capable of driving a load coupled to a first port thereof; a reactive feedback element coupled to a second port of the transistor; a YIG resonator including means for tuning a YIG crystal for resonance throughout a range of frequencies; and coupling means for coupling the YIG resonator to a third port of the transistor and to the first port of the transistor.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
66 words
An oscillator as recited in claim 2 wherein the transistor is a bipolar transistor having its collector coupled to the load, wherein the reactive feedback element is an inductor coupled to the base of the transistor, wherein the coupling means couples the YIG resonator to the emitter of the transistor and couples the YIG resonator and an inductor in series to the collector of the transistor.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
66 words
An oscillator as recited in claim 2 wherein the transistor is a bipolar transistor having its collector coupled to the load, wherein the reactive feedback element is a capacitor coupled to the emitter of the transistor, wherein the coupling means couples the YIG resonator to the base of the transistor and couples the YIG resonator and an inductor in series to the collector of the transistor.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
66 words
An oscillator as recited in claim 2 wherein the transistor is a field-effect transistor having its drain coupled to the load, wherein the reactive feedback element is an inductor coupled to the gate of the transistor, wherein the coupling means couples the YIG resonator to the source of the transistor and couples the YIG resonator and an inductor in series to the drain of the transistor.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
66 words
An oscillator as recited in claim 2 wherein the transistor is a field-effect transistor having its drain coupled to the load, wherein the reactive feedback element is a capacitor coupled to the source of the transistor, wherein the coupling means couples the YIG resonator to the gate of the transistor and couples the YIG resonator and an inductor in series to the drain of the transistor.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
121 words
A YIG-tuned oscillator comprising: a transistor capable of oscillating in the microwave-frequency range and capable of driving a load coupled to a first port thereof; a reactive feedback element coupled to a second port of the transistor; a first YIG resonator including means for tuning a first YIG crystal for resonance throughout a first range of frequencies; first coupling means for coupling the first YIG resonator to a third port of the transistor; a second YIG resonator including means for tuning a second YIG crystal for resonance throughout a second range of frequencies that is lower than the first range of frequencies; and second coupling means for coupling the second YIG resonator between the first and third ports of the transistor.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
121 words
A YIG-tuned oscillator comprising: a transistor capable of oscillating in the microwave-frequency range and capable of driving a load coupled to a first port thereof; a reactive feedback element coupled to a second port of the transistor; a first YIG resonator including means for tuning a first YIG crystal for resonance throughout a first range of frequencies; first coupling means for coupling the first YIG resonator to a third port of the transistor; a second YIG resonator including means for tuning a second YIG crystal for resonance throughout a second range of frequencies that is lower than the first range of frequencies; and second coupling means for coupling the second YIG resonator between the first and third ports of the transistor.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
86 words
An oscillator as recited in claim 7 wherein the transistor is a bipolar transistor having its collector coupled to the load, wherein the reactive feedback element is an inductor coupled to the base of the transistor, wherein the first coupling means couples the first YIG resonator to the emitter of the transistor, and wherein the second coupling means couples the second YIG resonator to the emitter of the transistor and couples the second YIG resonator and an inductor in series to the collector of the transistor.
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