Genesys Products - Oscillator Synthesis Module

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Genesys Oscillator Synthesis saves design time for a broad spectrum of RF designers, resulting in practical, working with less dependence on specialized skills. Other Genesys features can then be used to increase the oscillator performance, consider new approaches, and make the designs more robust and manufacturable.

Essential productivity tool

Genesys Oscillator Synthesis is used to design low phase noise reference LO's, system clocks, and analog tuners for use throughout the RF and microwave frequency bands. Designers quickly browse 19 different oscillator topologies, then choose a transistor model to meet their design goals. A working circuit is synthesized, which accelerates the overall design process. This modules is a valuable accessory to Harbec, Cayenne, and Spectrasys.

Fast technology evaluations and outsourcing

System designers are often faced with the decision of whether to design a circuit, or purchase a commercially available part. Genesys Oscillator Synthesis is a fast way to investigate the possibilities. Since oscillator design is often considered a black art, Genesys Oscillator Synthesis can be the difference between outsourcing a design, or doing the design in-house. At current consulting rates, Genesys Oscillator Synthesis can pay for itself within 2 days, and still save per-unit manufacturing costs.

A teaching aid that expands your application coverage

Like the Mixer Synthesis, the Oscillator Synthesis module also makes an excellent teaching aid, increasing the skill and productivity levels of engineers who cannot afford to specialize but still need to be productive. An electronic edition of the book Oscillator Design and Computer Simulation, 2nd edition is included with the purchase of Oscillator Synthesis. The book covers theory and many practical examples, and provides an understanding of fundamental oscillator principles. The online documentation is also quite extensive and application-oriented.

Integrated within Genesys

The Genesys environment has a number of other simulators and resources to make oscillator design more successful. The more of these modules you have, the wider array of physical implementations and technology types you will be prepared to address. If you do a significant variety of oscillator types, Genesys Integrated is the recommended configuration because of its versatility.

• Genesys Core for S-parameter matching, resonator design, layout, optimization, Monte Carlo, sweeps, and tune mode
• Harbec for steady-state power level, harmonics, DC operating point, phase noise, and temperature dependence
• Cayenne for start-up transients, bias instabilities, and extremely nonlinear oscillator types
• Momentum GX for EM-based resonators and parasitics
• Testlink for capturing S-parameter measurements, spectrum analyzer plots, and oscilloscope waveforms

How is Genesys Oscillator Synthesis made available?

• The W1507L Genesys Oscillator Synthesis module can be easily added to any particular Genesys environment or license key that is current on maintenance.
• It is included in the Designer Pro, and Integrated bundles
• It is included in the Genesys Synthesis for ADS and RF Architect for ADS bundles
• Genesys Oscillator Synthesis was also included in several older Genesys configurations, which your company may already own. (W1403, W1404, W1405, W1406, W1412, W1413, W1414). Refer to the Bundle Viewer for more details.

How Genesys Oscillator Synthesis interacts with other modules

• Genesys Core is the only software requirement for Oscillator Synthesis
• Oscillator Synthesis is useful without a nonlinear circuit simulator, but if you have Harbec or Cayenne, you will get more value from the tool

Online Demos and Tutorials

• Oscillator Synthesis - May 2007
• Oscillator Walkthrough - March 2003