Practice Direct Frequency Synthesis (16.15.1) - Troubleshooting Digital Circuits and Test Equipment - Part C
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Direct Frequency Synthesis

Practice - Direct Frequency Synthesis

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Question 1 Easy

What is a reference oscillator?

💡 Hint: Think about what kind of oscillator is necessary for high accuracy.

Question 2 Easy

Name a component used in Direct Frequency Synthesis.

💡 Hint: Consider what components help change signal frequencies.

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Question 1

What is the purpose of a frequency multiplier?

To decrease the frequency output
To increase the frequency output
To maintain phase continuity

💡 Hint: Think about how to increase a frequency.

Question 2

True or False: A band-pass filter allows all frequencies to pass.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider what filters do specifically.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a frequency synthesizer circuit that outputs a specific frequency from a given stable oscillator. Discuss your component choices in detail and how they work together.

💡 Hint: Start with the base frequency and focus on adjustments made through the components.

Challenge 2 Hard

Critique the use of Direct Frequency Synthesis in modern applications. What improvements could be introduced to mitigate its disadvantages?

💡 Hint: Think creatively about modern technologies that could contribute to synthesis design.

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