More info about the Crystal Oscillator book...

Based on some requested info from respondants, here is more about the
proposed Crystal Oscillator book.

The book will introduce the basic concepts of crystal oscillator
theory, describe their operation, and explore their various
applications. Special attention will be given to environmental and
operational parameters (such as keeping the crystal inside a
temperature-controlled "oven" for increased frequency stability).
In addition, there will be material on the use of crystal-controlled
oscillators in embedded systems.

I am not at liberty to reveal the author at this time since the book is
not yet approved by our publishing commitee.  But it is expected to be
about 350 pages for $59.99.

Table of Contents below...

Chapter 1 History of the Crystal
Introduction
Basic Definitions
Frequency
Stability
Accuracy
Tolerance
Resonance
Resonator
Oscillator
Crystal
Crystal Oscillator

Chapter 2 Quartz Crystal Resonators
Introduction
Growing Quartz Crystals
Natural Quartz
Cultured Quartz
Swept Cultured Quartz
The Crystal Resonator Mechanical Equivalent Model
The Crystal Resonator Electrical Equivalent Circuit Model
Crystal Cuts, AT-Cut, BT-Cut and SC-Cut
AT-Cut Crystal
BT-Cut Crystal
SC-Cut Crystal
Frequency versus Temperature Characteristics of Crystal Cuts

Chapter 3 Specifying Crystals
Introduction
Crystal Parameter Definitions
Load Capacitance
Equivalent Series Resistance (E.S.R)
Motional Capacitance
Shunt Capacitance
Trim Sensitivity
Pullability
Holders
Series Crystals
Parallel Crystals
Fundamental Crystals
Overtone Crystals
Pullable Crystals
Inverted Mesa High Frequency Fundamental Crystals
Strip Crystals
Tuning Fork Crystals
Present Day Crystal Packages
Specification Template
Advanced Crystal Topics
Frequency vs. Temperature Equation
Perturbations
Aging
DLD (Drive Level Dependency)
Crystal Resonator Measuring Techniques

Chapter 4 Jitter and Phase Noise
Introduction
Types of Jitter:
Period Jitter, Cycle-to-Cycle Jitter, Phase Jitter
Total Jitter- Rj+Dj
Phase Noise Definition
Jitter in Oscillators
S.S.B Phase Noise in Oscillators
Transforming Phase Noise to Jitter

Chapter 5 Specifying Crystal Oscillators
Introduction
Output Waveforms
HCMOS, Clipped-Sine, PECL, LVDS, CML
Converting Waveform Circuits
Clock Oscillators (XO)
Commodity Clock Oscillators
Voltage Controlled Crystal Oscillators (VCXOs)
Temperature Compensated Crystal Oscillators (TCXOs)
Oven Controlled Crystal Oscillators (OCXOs )
Specification Templates
Clock Template
VCXO Template
TCXO Template
OCXO Template

Chapter 6 Basic Oscillator Theory
Introduction
Barkhausen Criteria for Oscillation
Negative Resistance Model for Oscillators
Basic Oscillator Topologies

Chapter 7 The Pierce-Gate Crystal Oscillator
Introduction
Theory of Operation
Fundamental Crystal Design
Third Overtone Crystal Design
"Inductorless" Third Overtone Crystal Design
Pierce-Gate Clock Design Example
Pierce-Gate VCXO Design Example
Pierce-Gate Characterization
Measuring Gain Margin
Measuring Negative Resistance
Measuring Drive Level
Problems with Pierce-Gate
Jitter at low frequencies
Start-up problems
Correcting low gain
Changing Drive level
Pierce-Gate Inverter Parameter Extraction
Computer Simulation of Pierce-Gate

Chapter 8 Colpitts Crystal Oscillator Design
Introduction
Computer Circuit Analysis
Design Procedure
VCXO Design Example

Chapter 9 Butler Gate Oscillator Design
Introduction
Computer Circuit Analysis
Design Procedure
VCXO Design Example

Chapter 10 Characterization of High Performance Crystal
Oscillators
Introduction
Allan Variance
Aging Characteristics
Short-Term Stability
TDEV, MTIE
IBIS Models for Crystal Oscillators

Chapter 11 Crystal Oscillators Requirements in Telecommunications
Introduction
SONET/SDH Jitter Generation Requirements
Special PLL design criteria requirements for Telecom
Stratum Levels
Synchronization Networks

Chapter 12 Testing Crystal Oscillators
Introduction
Applicable Military Standards
Reliability Prediction

Chapter 13 Techniques of High Frequency Oscillator Designs
Introduction
PLL Multiplication
Straight Multiplication
Overtone and Fundamental
Chapter 13 Generating IBIS Models for Crystal Oscillators

Appendix A Crystals and Oscillators for Dummies
Appendix B Complex Frequency, Capacitance, Inductance

I WELCOME AND APPRECIATE ANY FEEDBACK/COMMENTS.  EXPECTED PUBLICATION
DATE OF BOOK IS AUGUST 2006.

Thanks all.  Sorry post is so long.

Tara

Tara wrote:
> 
> Based on some requested info from respondants, here is more about the
> proposed Crystal Oscillator book.
> 
... snip ...
> 
> I WELCOME AND APPRECIATE ANY FEEDBACK/COMMENTS.  EXPECTED PUBLICATION
> DATE OF BOOK IS AUGUST 2006.
> 
> Thanks all.  Sorry post is so long.

You lost a large proportion of the original commentors by failing
to make this a part of the previous thread.  It is silly to start
new threads on the same subject.

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On Mon, 13 Dec 2004 06:38:43 GMT, the renowned CBFalconer
<cbfalconer@yahoo.com> wrote:

>Tara wrote:
>> 
>> Based on some requested info from respondants, here is more about the
>> proposed Crystal Oscillator book.
>> 
>... snip ...
>> 
>> I WELCOME AND APPRECIATE ANY FEEDBACK/COMMENTS.  EXPECTED PUBLICATION
>> DATE OF BOOK IS AUGUST 2006.
>> 
>> Thanks all.  Sorry post is so long.
>
>You lost a large proportion of the original commentors by failing
>to make this a part of the previous thread.  It is silly to start
>new threads on the same subject.

It's also silly to create a separate thread in each of several forums.
This is when cross-posting should be used. 


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Spehro Pefhany
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