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Low-noise frequency divider
kpjamro:
What does it mean for a frequency divider (aka pre-scaler) to be "low noise? The output is stated as being "rectangular". The output wave form is attached. This is dividing 100 MHz down to 10 MHz. Is only phase noise relevant here? I cannot measure phase noise directly. Would a MDEV measurement be meaningful?
Ken
Benta:
One can only guess, but it sounds a bit like a marketing pitch.
1: low noise input for low amplitude analog inputs.
2: low irradiated noise from the power supply lines.
eugene:
What could possibly go wrong at 100 MHz? :-DD
MegaVolt:
Low Noise = Low Jitter
jonpaul:
Comparateur or Schmitt has jitter, creating phase noise
Jon
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