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S-band SBAW microwave source, phase II.

Title
S-band SBAW microwave source, phase II.
Publication
Redondo Beach, Californiaorniaornia : TRW Electronic Systems Group ; Greenbelt, Maryland : National Aeronautics & Space Administration, Goddard Space Flight Center, 03 November 1983.

Details

Additional Authors
  • TRW Electronic Systems Group, issuing body.
  • Goddard Space Flight Center, sponsoring body.
  • United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
Description
1 microfiche (ii, 40 unnumbered pages) : negative, illustrations; 11 x 15 cm.
Summary
The primary purpose of the program was to establish techniques necessary to fabricate a high performance S-band microwave signal source using state-of-the-art SBAW oscillator technology. The objectives of Phase II were: aging study of 1.072 GHz SBAW delay line oscillators; development of 2.143 GHz SBAW delay lines; construction and characterization of 2.143 GHz SBAW oscillators; assessment of the compatibility and performance improvement of SBAW devices in oscillator circuits presently using SAW devices; and, demonstration of a cost-effective method to produce SBAW delay line from the same mask, but operating at different frequencies. Two design approaches were implemented. The third harmonic transducer on 36 deg rotated Y-cut quartz proved to be the most useful design, whereas the fifth harmonic transducer on -50.5 deg rotated Y-cut quartz suffered from high insertion loss and poor sidelobe rejection. The construction and characterization of the 2 GHz SBAW oscillator are described. Phase noise, frequency dependence on temperature, and 6-month aging were measured. Some SAW and SBAW oscillators were compared as were both the 1 and 2 GHz oscillators. The 2 GHz SBAW oscillator showed significant improvement in phase noise and temperature stability over the 2 GHz SAW oscillator developed in previous NASA programs. A technique to produce SBAW delay lines of different frequencies from a single mask is examined. The delay lines were incorporated into oscillator circuits to demonstrate the ability to select the frequency output of the SBAW oscillator.
Series Statement
NASA-CR ; 175153
Uniform Title
NASA contractor report ; NASA CR-175153.
Alternative Title
S-band shallow bulk acoustic wave microwave source
Subject
  • Acoustic surface wave devices
  • Microwave devices
  • Oscillators, Microwave > Testing
  • Oscillators, Crystal > Testing
  • Delay lines
  • Bulk acoustic wave devices
  • Superhigh frequencies
  • Ultrahigh frequencies
  • Acoustic delay lines
  • Crystal oscillators
  • Bulk acoustic wave devices - Microwaves - Crystal oscillators - Ultrahigh frequencies - Acoustic delay lines - Aging (Materials) - Circuits - Fabrication - Thermal stability
Note
  • Title from transmittal letter subject line.
  • "03 November 1983."
Type of Report (note)
  • Final report.
Funding (note)
  • Sponsored by the National Aeronautics & Space Administration, Goddard Space Flight Center
Call Number
GPO Microfiche NAS 1.26:175153
OCLC
marcive243708845
Title
S-band SBAW microwave source, phase II.
Publisher
Redondo Beach, Californiaorniaornia : TRW Electronic Systems Group ; Greenbelt, Maryland : National Aeronautics & Space Administration, Goddard Space Flight Center, 03 November 1983.
Type of Content
text
Type of Medium
microform
Type of Carrier
microfiche
Series
NASA-CR ; 175153
NASA contractor report ; NASA CR-175153.
Type Of Report
Final report.
Funding
Sponsored by the National Aeronautics & Space Administration, Goddard Space Flight Center NAS5-26658
Indexed Term
Bulk acoustic wave devices - Microwaves - Crystal oscillators - Ultrahigh frequencies - Acoustic delay lines - Aging (Materials) - Circuits - Fabrication - Thermal stability
Added Author
TRW Electronic Systems Group, issuing body.
Goddard Space Flight Center, sponsoring body.
United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
Other Form:
Online version: S-band SBAW microwave source, Phase 2 (OCoLC)891196502
Gpo Item No.
0830-H-14 (MF)
Sudoc No.
NAS 1.26:175153
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