Frequency and Phase Settling Time Measurements on PLL Circuits

Frequency hopping is one of the most common methods to avoid interference and to increase security. As data throughput is a key parameter for wireless transmission systems, the time for a frequency change or hop is essential. Frequency settling time is therefore a very important measurement for the synthesizer developers.

This application note provides basic information about frequency and phase settling time measurements and how the measurement is implemented inside modern phase noise analyzers.

Measurement examples show the possibilities of this measurement feature and help the user to understand and use this method.

Please note:

By downloading a white paper/e-Book, your contact information will be shared with the sponsoring company, Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co.KG and the Rohde & Schwarz entity or subsidiary company mentioned in the imprint of www.rohde-schwarz.com, and you may be contacted by them directly via email or phone for marketing or advertising purposes subject to their statement of privacy.