Analysis of noise characteristics of a diode generator in a multi-circuit system

Abstract

In modern microwave electronics, it is extremely important to evaluate the possibility of efficient generation of highly stable oscillation modes and the creation of low-noise generators with a millimeter wavelength range. The purpose of the research was to determine the type of wave for the most effective modes of oscillation and to ensure the operation of various modes in the mode of mutual synchronization, which becomes possible because the real design of generators can include a number of reactive elements that form a number of resonant frequencies in the microwave range. This paper shows how it is possible to provide conditions for generation at a particular frequency and simultaneously obtain high stability of vibrations. The main research methods were: analysis and generalization of literature data and results of our own research on the peculiarities of oscillation generation in a multi-circuit system of a Gann diode generator and conditions under which high frequency stability is established; experimental studies using microwave spectrum analyzers, microwave devices. In this paper, the possible generation frequencies are calculated, the operation modes of the diode generator are studied, and their phase noise is experimentally measured. It is shown that when the generation frequency approaches the cut-off frequency of the waveguide with the help of structural elements or by changing the supply voltage, a mode of mutual synchronization of vibrations at high harmonics occurs using the H102 wave type in a very narrow range of frequency (phase) noise. A generator with a multicircuit resonant system was experimentally studied and a small amount of phase noise was obtained for both types of H101 and H102 waves. At the same time, the best parameters and noise characteristics occurred at the lowest types of vibration types. These results have an experimental novelty, which allows us to hope for the development of constructive solutions that provide the creation of highly stable low-noise generators of millimeter wavelength range with the minimum mass dimensional parameters.