Frequency Synthesis, Part 1: Phased Locked Loops

Overview:
This month we begin a two-part series on frequency synthesis, with an introduction to Phased Locked Loops. This webcast looks at the need for frequency generation, the techniques from the past present and future, and how to assess the performance of a frequency synthesis, and real world applications. Particular attention will be focused on Phase Locked Loops (PLL's) as frequency synthesizers.

Who should attend?
Students and engineers new to the field of RF and instrumentation design, as well as those more experienced engineers looking for a refresher on this topic.

Presenter:
Ian Collins, Staff Applications Engineer, ADI
Ian Collins is a staff applications engineer in Analog devices with over ten years experience working with Microwave and RF frequency synthesis. Ian graduated from the National University of Ireland with a degree in Electrical Engineering & Microelectronics in 2000. When not answering customer queries on phase locked loops Ian is a keen photographer and amateur actor.