
The Phase Detector Constant
Introduction
The phase detector translates relative phase fluctuations between the two
phase detector inputs to voltage fluctuations. The amplitude of the phase
detector's output voltage is proportional to the amount of relative phase
fluctuation at its two inputs scaled by and the sensitivity of the detector.
The phase detector's sensitivity is the Phase Detector Constant. The Phase
Detector Constant determines the absolute noise floor of the system.
The accuracy of the Phase Lock Loop measurement is dependent on the
accuracy of the Phase Detector Constant.
"Use the Current Detector Constant" and "Measure the Detector Constant"
are the two methods available for determining the Phase Detector
Constant. The HP 3048A uses the method displayed in inverse video. The
Detect Const softkey allows you to select the desired method.
Calibration Method
Use the Current
Detector Constant
Measure the
Detector Constant
Considerations
Uses the displayed value (in memory from the last
measurement or from user entry). This method saves
measurement time by eliminating the Phase Detector
Calibration from the measurement process.
Recommended method to ensure measurement accuracy.
Calibr Process: $N w/PLL 2-43
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