ginebra
Junior Member level 3
Hi. I've been reading and researching about how to design a microwave frequency synthesizer. The books of rohde and manassewitsch have helped me a lot in understanding the theory behind the design.
However, up to now, I am confused on how I would actually test my design because I have decided to create the synthesizer via a single-loop pll. What I mean to ask if it is really the standard procedure to just simulate the design (via SimPLL) to reach the desired specs and then fabricate the whole board of the synthesizer? Or is there a way to test if my pll design works as planned before fabrication of the entire board?
I'm asking this because of my tight budget. I cant really afford to fabricate multiple times considering the prices of the components.
Thanks a lot in advance.
However, up to now, I am confused on how I would actually test my design because I have decided to create the synthesizer via a single-loop pll. What I mean to ask if it is really the standard procedure to just simulate the design (via SimPLL) to reach the desired specs and then fabricate the whole board of the synthesizer? Or is there a way to test if my pll design works as planned before fabrication of the entire board?
I'm asking this because of my tight budget. I cant really afford to fabricate multiple times considering the prices of the components.
Thanks a lot in advance.