Synthesizer method utilizing variable frequency comb lines and frequency toggling

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8779814
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13947515

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A variable frequency synthesizer and method of outputting the variable frequency is disclosed. The synthesizer comprises a first reference frequency, a direct digital synthesizer (DDS) receiving the first reference frequency and outputting a tuned frequency, a variable frequency comb generator receiving the tuned frequency and outputting a variable frequency comb comprised of a plurality of comb lines, a mixer receiving the variable frequency comb and a signal from an oscillator and outputting an intermediate frequency, a phase lock loop (PLL) receiving a second reference frequency and the intermediate frequency and outputting a phase lock signal, and the oscillator receiving the phase lock signal and outputting a variable synthesized frequency.

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ASSOCIATED UNIVERSITIES INC1400 16TH STREET NW SUITE 730 WASHINGTON DC 20036

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Brisken, Walter F Socorro, US 2 5
Long, Robert E Castle Rock, US 11 127
Scott, Richard D Socorro, US 18 619

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