The performance parameters of a voltage-controlled oscillator directly affect its stability and performance in practical applications. The following are some key performance parameters:
Operating Frequency Range: This refers to the frequency range of the output signal that the VCO can generate. Different application scenarios have different frequency range requirements.
Control Sensitivity: This refers to the frequency change caused by a unit voltage change. This parameter reflects the VCO's sensitivity to input voltage changes.
Output Power: This refers to the signal power output by the VCO. The output power directly affects the signal transmission distance and reception quality.
Harmonic Suppression: This refers to the ability to suppress non-fundamental frequency components in the output signal. Stronger harmonic suppression results in higher output signal purity.
Phase Noise: This refers to the degree of random phase fluctuation in the output signal. Lower phase noise indicates better output signal stability.