Analysis of noise and dynamical effects in zero-IF self-oscillating mixers

• Published in: 2021 IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium (IMS) pp. 180 - 183
• Main Authors: Ponton, M., Sancho, S., Herrera, A., Suarez, A.
• Format: Conference Proceeding
• Language: English
• Published: IEEE 07.06.2021
• Subjects: Baseband; envelope transient; Frequency modulation; Injection-locked oscillators; injection-locking; Microwave oscillators; Mixers; noise analysis; Phase noise; Transient analysis

Zero-IF self-oscillating mixers (SOMs), based on injection locking, enable a compact direct frequency conversion and substantially mitigate the phase noise problem of heterodyne SOMs. Despite these advantages, their operation is complex and susceptible to exhibit a variety of dynamical effects. Here...