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Understanding Phase Noise Fundamentals

March 9, 2022
This white paper provides a brief technical introduction to phase noise concepts as well as an overview of how phase noise is measured and reported.

A stable frequency source is a common requirement for many electronic and most RF devices. Phase noise is the term used to describe measurements of the short-term frequency stability of these sources. This white paper provides a brief technical introduction to phase noise concepts as well as an overview of how phase noise is measured and reported.

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