Fundamental-Mode Pierce Oscillators Utilizing Bulk-Acoustic-Wave Resonators in the 250 300-MHz Range

Stanley G. Burns, Richard S. Ketcham

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Abstract

Fundamental-mode Pierce oscillators in the 250-300-MHz range have been realized utilizing a unique form of a bulk-acoustic-wave (BAW) resonator. Phase noise greater than —100 dBc/Hz (1-kHz offset) has been extrapolated from data collected on oscillators operating at — 22 and —24 dBm. Higher power levels to +6 dBm have been achieved. A linear-model design was used. The circuit topology used and resonator fabrication technique shows great promise for the creation of MMIC circuits in the 200-MHz-2-GHz range.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1668-1673
Number of pages6
JournalIEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques
Volume32
Issue number12
StatePublished - 1984

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