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About this course
- Class Overview
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Syllabus & Downloads
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Introduction 1 min
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What Makes a Clock? 4 min
- Electrical Oscillators (Clocks)
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RC Oscillators 3 min
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Quartz Oscillators 9 min
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MEMS Resonators and Clocks 6 min
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Atomic Clocks 5 min
- Clock Stability
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Frequency Accuracy 3 min
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Clock Stability over time (ADEV) 15 min
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Impact on Real World Applications: Radar 7 min
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Phase Noise and Jitter 4 min
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Environmental Stability 4 min
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53100A Phase Noise Analyzer and Demo 9 min
- Complete Recording
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25047 CLK1 (74 min)
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25047 CLK1: Clock Generation and Performance Analysis (August 2025)
This class is an overview of various clock generation technologies, including quartz, MEMS, and atomic clocks as well as a look at applications for the various types of clocks.
This is a recording of the "25047 CLK1 - Clock Generation and Performance Analysis" class presented at the 2025 MASTERs Conference.
In this class, you will explore various clock generation technologies, including quartz, MEMS, and atomic clocks. You will analyze the benefits of each technology and their applications in navigation, radar, and communications. You will also learn key concepts related to clock precision, such as frequency accuracy, phase noise, and Allan deviation, and understand their impact on system performance. Additionally, you will measure and interpret clock stability metrics using tools like the Microchip 53100A Phase Noise Analyzer.
Prerequisites:
Participants should posses a basic understanding of electronic theory (oscillators, fourier analysis, signal power), basic physics concepts (waves & frequency), and a background in mathematics (algebra, simple derivatives and integrals, simple statistical measurements)