Today’s communication systems (e.g., 5G and Wi-Fi) utilize
high-order modulation to achieve fast data rates. However, symbol errors
can slow the data flow. When symbol errors exist, one potential source is
poor phase noise of system local oscillators (LOs). To troubleshoot,
engineers can utilize low phase noise synthesizers as an LO substitute or
measure the LO’s phase noise. Similarly, the demands on radar systems
have never been greater. One of the increasing threats are slow moving bad
actors. Radars need low phase noise to avoid masking these
signatures. This webinar will explain phase noise, the importance of low
phase noise, and the tools to determine the phase noise of the LO’s you are
using and the availability of low phase noise LO substitutes.