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COOPERATIVE PATENT CLASSIFICATION
H03B
GENERATION OF OSCILLATIONS, DIRECTLY OR BY FREQUENCY-CHANGING, BY CIRCUITS EMPLOYING ACTIVE ELEMENTS WHICH OPERATE IN A NON-SWITCHING MANNER; GENERATION OF NOISE BY SUCH CIRCUITS (generators adapted for electrophonic musical instruments G10H; masers or lasers H01S; generation of oscillations in plasma H05H) [2024-01]
WARNING

  • In this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme.
H03B 1/00
Details [2013-01]
H03B 1/02
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Structural details of power oscillators, e.g. for heating {(construction of transmitters H04B; features of generators for heating by electromagnetic fields H05B 6/00)} [2013-01]
H03B 1/04
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Reducing undesired oscillations, e.g. harmonics [2013-01]
H03B 5/00
Generation of oscillations using amplifier with regenerative feedback from output to input (H03B 9/00, H03B 15/00 take precedence) [2013-01]
H03B 5/02
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Details [2013-01]
H03B 5/04
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Modifications of generator to compensate for variations in physical values, e.g. power supply, load, temperature [2013-01]
H03B 5/06
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Modifications of generator to ensure starting of oscillations [2013-01]
H03B 5/08
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with frequency-determining element comprising lumped inductance and capacitance [2013-01]
H03B 5/10
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active element in amplifier being vacuum tube (H03B 5/14 takes precedence) [2013-01]
H03B 5/12
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active element in amplifier being semiconductor device (H03B 5/14 takes precedence) [2019-01]
H03B 5/1203
. . .
{the amplifier being a single transistor} [2013-01]
H03B 5/1206
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{using multiple transistors for amplification} [2013-01]
H03B 5/1209
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{the amplifier having two current paths operating in a differential manner and a current source or degeneration circuit in common to both paths, e.g. a long-tailed pair. (H03B 5/1215 takes precedence)} [2016-08]
H03B 5/1212
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{the amplifier comprising a pair of transistors, wherein an output terminal of each being connected to an input terminal of the other, e.g. a cross coupled pair} [2013-01]
H03B 5/1215
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{the current source or degeneration circuit being in common to both transistors of the pair, e.g. a cross-coupled long-tailed pair} [2013-01]
H03B 5/1218
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{the generator being of the balanced type} [2013-01]
H03B 5/1221
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{the amplifier comprising multiple amplification stages connected in cascade} [2013-01]
H03B 5/1225
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{the generator comprising multiple amplifiers connected in parallel} [2013-01]
H03B 5/1228
. . .
{the amplifier comprising one or more field effect transistors} [2013-01]
H03B 5/1231
. . .
{the amplifier comprising one or more bipolar transistors} [2013-01]
H03B 5/1234
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{and comprising means for varying the output amplitude of the generator (H03B 5/1278 takes precedence)} [2013-01]
H03B 5/1237
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{comprising means for varying the frequency of the generator} [2013-01]
H03B 5/124
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{the means comprising a voltage dependent capacitance} [2013-01]
H03B 5/1243
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{the means comprising voltage variable capacitance diodes} [2013-01]
H03B 5/1246
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{the means comprising transistors used to provide a variable capacitance} [2013-01]
H03B 5/125
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{the transistors being bipolar transistors} [2013-01]
H03B 5/1253
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{the transistors being field-effect transistors} [2013-01]
H03B 5/1256
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{the means comprising a variable inductance} [2013-01]
H03B 5/1259
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{the means comprising a variable active inductor, e.g. gyrator circuits} [2016-08]
H03B 5/1262
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{the means comprising switched elements} [2013-01]
H03B 5/1265
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{switched capacitors} [2013-01]
H03B 5/1268
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{switched inductors} [2013-01]
H03B 5/1271
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{the frequency being controlled by a control current, i.e. current controlled oscillators} [2016-08]
H03B 5/1275
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{having further means for varying a parameter in dependence on the frequency} [2013-01]
H03B 5/1278
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{the parameter being an amplitude of a signal, e.g. maintaining a constant output amplitude over the frequency range} [2013-01]
H03B 5/1281
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{the parameter being the amount of feedback} [2013-01]
H03B 5/1284
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{the parameter being another frequency, e.g. a harmonic of the oscillating frequency} [2013-01]
H03B 5/1287
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{the parameter being a quality factor, e.g. Q factor of the frequency determining element} [2013-01]
H03B 5/129
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{the parameter being a bias voltage or a power supply} [2013-01]
H03B 5/1293
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{having means for achieving a desired tuning characteristic, e.g. linearising the frequency characteristic across the tuning voltage range} [2016-08]
H03B 5/1296
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{the feedback circuit comprising a transformer} [2013-01]
H03B 5/14
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frequency-determining element connected via bridge circuit to closed ring around which signal is transmitted [2013-01]
H03B 5/16
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active element in amplifier being vacuum tube [2013-01]
H03B 5/18
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with frequency-determining element comprising distributed inductance and capacitance [2013-01]
H03B 5/1805
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{the frequency-determining element being a coaxial resonator} [2013-01]
H03B 5/1811
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{the active element in the amplifier being a vacuum tube (see provisionally also H03B 5/1835)} [2013-01]
H03B 5/1817
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{the frequency-determining element being a cavity resonator} [2013-01]
H03B 5/1823
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{the active element in the amplifier being a semiconductor device} [2013-01]
H03B 5/1829
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{the semiconductor device being a field-effect device} [2013-01]
H03B 5/1835
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{the active element in the amplifier being a vacuum tube} [2013-01]
H03B 5/1841
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{the frequency-determining element being a strip line resonator (H03B 5/1805, H03B 5/1817, H03B 5/1864 and H03B 5/1882 take precedence)} [2013-01]
H03B 5/1847
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{the active element in the amplifier being a semiconductor device} [2013-01]
H03B 5/1852
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{the semiconductor device being a field-effect device} [2013-01]
H03B 5/1858
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{the active element in the amplifier being a vacuum tube (see provisionally also H03B 5/1835)} [2013-01]
H03B 5/1864
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{the frequency-determining element being a dielectric resonator} [2013-01]
H03B 5/187
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{the active element in the amplifier being a semiconductor device} [2013-01]
H03B 5/1876
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{the semiconductor device being a field-effect device} [2013-01]
H03B 5/1882
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{the frequency-determining element being a magnetic-field sensitive resonator, e.g. a Yttrium Iron Garnet or a magnetostatic surface wave resonator} [2013-01]
H03B 5/1888
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{the active element in the amplifier being a semiconductor device} [2013-01]
H03B 5/1894
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{the semiconductor device being a field-effect device} [2013-01]
H03B 5/20
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with frequency-determining element comprising resistance and either capacitance or inductance, e.g. phase-shift oscillator [2013-01]
H03B 5/22
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active element in amplifier being vacuum tube (H03B 5/26 takes precedence) [2013-01]
H03B 5/24
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active element in amplifier being semiconductor device (H03B 5/26 takes precedence) [2013-01]
H03B 5/26
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frequency-determining element being part of bridge circuit in closed ring around which signal is transmitted; frequency-determining element being connected via a bridge circuit to such a closed ring, e.g. Wien-Bridge oscillator, parallel-T oscillator [2013-01]
H03B 5/28
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active element in amplifier being vacuum tube [2013-01]
H03B 5/30
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with frequency-determining element being electromechanical resonator [2013-01]
H03B 5/32
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being a piezoelectric resonator (selection of piezoelectric material H10N 30/00) [2023-08]
H03B 5/323
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{the resonator having more than two terminals (H03B 5/326 takes precedence)} [2013-01]
H03B 5/326
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{the resonator being an acoustic wave device, e.g. SAW or BAW device} [2013-01]
H03B 5/34
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active element in amplifier being vacuum tube (H03B 5/38 takes precedence) [2013-01]
H03B 5/36
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active element in amplifier being semiconductor device ({H03B 5/323, H03B 5/326} , H03B 5/38 take precedence) [2013-01]
H03B 5/362
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{the amplifier being a single transistor (H03B 5/364 - H03B 5/368 take precedence)} [2016-05]
H03B 5/364
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{the amplifier comprising field effect transistors (H03B 5/366 takes precedence)} [2013-01]
H03B 5/366
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{and comprising means for varying the frequency by a variable voltage or current} [2013-01]
H03B 5/368
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{the means being voltage variable capacitance diodes} [2013-01]
H03B 5/38
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frequency-determining element being connected via bridge circuit to closed ring around which signal is transmitted [2013-01]
H03B 5/40
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being a magnetostrictive resonator (H03B 5/42 takes precedence; selection of magneto-strictive material {H01F 1/00}; H10N 30/00) [2023-02]
H03B 5/42
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frequency-determining element connected via bridge circuit to closed ring around which signal is transmitted [2013-01]
H03B 7/00
Generation of oscillations using active element having a negative resistance between two of its electrodes (H03B 9/00 takes precedence) [2013-01]
H03B 7/02
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with frequency-determining element comprising lumped inductance and capacitance [2013-01]
H03B 7/04
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active element being vacuum tube [2013-01]
H03B 7/06
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active element being semiconductor device [2013-01]
H03B 7/08
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being a tunnel diode [2013-01]
H03B 7/10
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active element being gas-discharge or arc-discharge tube [2013-01]
H03B 7/12
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with frequency-determining element comprising distributed inductance and capacitance [2013-01]
H03B 7/14
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active element being semiconductor device [2013-01]
H03B 7/143
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{and which comprises an element depending on a voltage or a magnetic field, e.g. varactor- YIG} [2013-01]
H03B 7/146
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{with several semiconductor devices} [2013-01]
H03B 9/00
Generation of oscillations using transit-time effects {(construction of tube and circuit arrangements not adapted to a particular application H01J; construction of the semiconductor devices H01L)} [2013-01]
H03B 9/01
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using discharge tubes [2013-01]
H03B 9/02
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using a retarding-field tube (using klystrons H03B 9/04) [2013-01]
H03B 9/04
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using a klystron [2013-01]
H03B 9/06
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using a reflex klystron [2013-01]
H03B 9/08
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using a travelling-wave tube [2013-01]
H03B 9/10
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using a magnetron [2013-01]
H03B 9/12
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using solid state devices, e.g. Gunn-effect devices [2013-01]
H03B 2009/123
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{using Gunn diodes} [2013-01]
H03B 2009/126
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{using impact ionization avalanche transit time [IMPATT] diodes} [2013-01]
H03B 9/14
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and elements comprising distributed inductance and capacitance [2013-01]
H03B 9/141
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{and comprising a voltage sensitive element, e.g. varactor} [2013-01]
H03B 9/142
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{and comprising a magnetic field sensitive element, e.g. YIG} [2013-01]
H03B 9/143
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{using more than one solid state device} [2013-01]
H03B 9/145
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{the frequency being determined by a cavity resonator, e.g. a hollow waveguide cavity or a coaxial cavity (H03B 9/141 - H03B 9/143, H03B 9/147, H03B 9/148 take precedence)} [2016-05]
H03B 9/146
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{formed by a disc, e.g. a waveguide cap resonator} [2013-01]
H03B 9/147
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{the frequency being determined by a stripline resonator (H03B 9/141 - H03B 9/143, H03B 9/148 take precedence)} [2016-05]
H03B 9/148
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{the frequency being determined by a dielectric resonator (H03B 9/141 - H03B 9/143 take precedence)} [2016-05]
H03B 11/00
Generation of oscillations using a shock-excited tuned circuit (with feedback H03B 5/00) [2013-01]
H03B 11/02
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excited by spark (spark gaps therefor H01T 9/00) [2013-01]
H03B 11/04
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excited by interrupter [2013-01]
H03B 11/06
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by mechanical interrupter [2013-01]
H03B 11/08
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interrupter being discharge tube [2013-01]
H03B 11/10
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interrupter being semiconductor device [2013-01]
H03B 13/00
Generation of oscillations using deflection of electron beam in a cathode-ray tube [2013-01]
H03B 15/00
Generation of oscillations using galvano-magnetic devices, e.g. Hall-effect devices, or using superconductivity effects [2018-01]
H03B 15/003
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{using superconductivity effects (devices using superconductivity H10N 60/00)} [2023-02]
H03B 15/006
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{using spin transfer effects or giant magnetoresistance} [2013-01]
H03B 17/00
Generation of oscillations using radiation source and detector, e.g. with interposed variable obturator [2013-01]
H03B 19/00
Generation of oscillations by non-regenerative frequency multiplication or division of a signal from a separate source (transference of modulation from one carrier to another H03D 7/00) [2013-01]
H03B 19/03
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using non-linear inductance [2013-01]
H03B 19/05
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using non-linear capacitance, e.g. varactor diodes [2013-01]
H03B 19/06
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by means of discharge device or semiconductor device with more than two electrodes [2013-01]
H03B 19/08
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by means of a discharge device [2013-01]
H03B 19/10
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using multiplication only [2013-01]
H03B 19/12
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using division only [2013-01]
H03B 19/14
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by means of a semiconductor device [2013-01]
H03B 19/16
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using uncontrolled rectifying devices, e.g. rectifying diodes or Schottky diodes [2013-01]
H03B 19/18
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and elements comprising distributed inductance and capacitance [2013-01]
H03B 19/20
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being diodes exhibiting charge storage or enhancement effects [2013-01]
H03B 21/00
Generation of oscillations by combining unmodulated signals of different frequencies (H03B 19/00 takes precedence; frequency changing circuits in general H03D) [2013-01]
H03B 21/01
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by beating unmodulated signals of different frequencies [2013-01]
H03B 21/02
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by plural beating, i.e. for frequency synthesis {; Beating in combination with multiplication or division of frequency (digital frequency synthesis using a ROM G06F 1/02; digital frequency synthesis in general H03K; indirect frequency synthesis using a PLL H03L 7/16)} [2017-08]
H03B 21/025
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{by repeated mixing in combination with division of frequency only} [2013-01]
H03B 21/04
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using several similar stages [2014-02]
H03B 23/00
Generation of oscillations periodically swept over a predetermined frequency range (angle-modulating circuits in general H03C 3/00) [2013-01]
H03B 25/00
Simultaneous generation by a free-running oscillator of oscillations having different frequencies [2013-01]
H03B 27/00
Generation of oscillations providing a plurality of outputs of the same frequency but differing in phase, other than merely two anti-phase outputs [2013-01]
H03B 28/00
Generation of oscillations by methods not covered by groups H03B 5/00 - H03B 27/00, including modification of the waveform to produce sinusoidal oscillations (analogue function generators for performing computing operations G06G 7/26; use of transformers for conversion of waveform in ac-ac converters H02M 5/18) [2016-05]
H03B 29/00
Generation of noise currents and voltages {(gasfilled discharge tubes with solid cathode specially adapted as noise generators H01J 17/005)} [2013-01]
H03B 2200/00
Indexing scheme relating to details of oscillators covered by H03B [2013-01]
H03B 2200/0002
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Types of oscillators [2013-01]
H03B 2200/0004
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Butler oscillator [2013-01]
H03B 2200/0006
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Clapp oscillator [2013-01]
H03B 2200/0008
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Colpitts oscillator [2013-01]
H03B 2200/001
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Hartley oscillator [2013-01]
H03B 2200/0012
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Pierce oscillator [2013-01]
H03B 2200/0014
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Structural aspects of oscillators [2013-01]
H03B 2200/0016
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including a ring, disk or loop shaped resonator [2013-01]
H03B 2200/0018
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relating to the cutting angle of a crystal, e.g. AT cut quartz [2013-01]
H03B 2200/002
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making use of ceramic material [2013-01]
H03B 2200/0022
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characterised by the substrate, e.g. material [2013-01]
H03B 2200/0024
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including parallel striplines [2013-01]
H03B 2200/0026
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relating to the pins of integrated circuits [2013-01]
H03B 2200/0028
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based on a monolithic microwave integrated circuit [MMIC] [2013-01]
H03B 2200/003
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Circuit elements of oscillators [2013-01]
H03B 2200/0032
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including a device with a Schottky junction [2013-01]
H03B 2200/0034
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including a buffer amplifier [2013-01]
H03B 2200/0036
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including an emitter or source coupled transistor pair or a long tail pair [2013-01]
H03B 2200/0038
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including a current mirror [2013-01]
H03B 2200/004
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including a variable capacitance, e.g. a varicap, a varactor or a variable capacitance of a diode or transistor [2013-01]
H03B 2200/0042
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the capacitance diode being in the feedback path [2013-01]
H03B 2200/0044
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including optical elements, e.g. optical injection locking [2016-08]
H03B 2200/0046
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including measures to switch the gain of an amplifier [2013-01]
H03B 2200/0048
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including measures to switch the frequency band, e.g. by harmonic selection [2013-01]
H03B 2200/005
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including measures to switch a capacitor [2013-01]
H03B 2200/0052
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including measures to switch the feedback circuit [2013-01]
H03B 2200/0054
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including measures to switch a filter, e.g. for frequency tuning or for harmonic selection [2013-01]
H03B 2200/0056
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including a diode used for switching [2013-01]
H03B 2200/0058
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with particular transconductance characteristics, e.g. an operational transconductance amplifier [2013-01]
H03B 2200/006
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Functional aspects of oscillators [2013-01]
H03B 2200/0062
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Bias and operating point [2013-01]
H03B 2200/0064
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Pulse width, duty cycle or on/off ratio [2013-01]
H03B 2200/0066
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Amplitude or AM detection [2013-01]
H03B 2200/0068
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Frequency or FM detection [2013-01]
H03B 2200/007
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Generation of oscillations based on harmonic frequencies, e.g. overtone oscillators [2013-01]
H03B 2200/0072
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Frequency hopping and enabling of rapid frequency changes [2013-01]
H03B 2200/0074
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Locking of an oscillator by injecting an input signal directly into the oscillator [2013-01]
H03B 2200/0076
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Power combination of several oscillators oscillating at the same frequency [2013-01]
H03B 2200/0078
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generating or using signals in quadrature [2013-01]
H03B 2200/008
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making use of a reference frequency [2013-01]
H03B 2200/0082
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Lowering the supply voltage and saving power [2013-01]
H03B 2200/0084
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dedicated to Terahertz frequencies [2013-01]
H03B 2200/0086
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relating to the Q factor or damping of the resonant circuit [2013-01]
H03B 2200/0088
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Reduction of noise [2013-01]
H03B 2200/009
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Reduction of phase noise [2013-01]
H03B 2200/0092
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Measures to linearise or reduce distortion of oscillator characteristics [2013-01]
H03B 2200/0094
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Measures to ensure starting of oscillations [2013-01]
H03B 2200/0096
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Measures to ensure stopping of oscillations [2013-01]
H03B 2200/0098
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having a balanced output signal [2013-01]
H03B 2201/00
Aspects of oscillators relating to varying the frequency of the oscillations [2013-01]
H03B 2201/01
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Varying the frequency of the oscillations by manual means [2013-01]
H03B 2201/011
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the means being an element with a variable capacitance [2013-01]
H03B 2201/012
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the means being an element with a variable inductance [2013-01]
H03B 2201/014
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the means being associated with an element comprising distributed inductances and capacitances [2013-01]
H03B 2201/015
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the element being a cavity [2013-01]
H03B 2201/017
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the element being a dielectric resonator [2013-01]
H03B 2201/018
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the means being a manual switch [2013-01]
H03B 2201/02
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Varying the frequency of the oscillations by electronic means [2013-01]
H03B 2201/0208
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the means being an element with a variable capacitance, e.g. capacitance diode [2013-01]
H03B 2201/0216
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the means being an element with a variable inductance [2013-01]
H03B 2201/0225
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the means being associated with an element comprising distributed inductances and capacitances [2013-01]
H03B 2201/0233
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the element being a cavity [2013-01]
H03B 2201/0241
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the element being a magnetically variable element, e.g. an Yttrium Iron Garnet [2013-01]
H03B 2201/025
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the means being an electronic switch for switching in or out oscillator elements [2013-01]
H03B 2201/0258
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the means comprising a diode [2013-01]
H03B 2201/0266
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the means comprising a transistor [2013-01]
H03B 2201/0275
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the means delivering several selected voltages or currents [2013-01]
H03B 2201/0283
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the means functioning digitally [2013-01]
H03B 2201/0291
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and being controlled by a processing device, e.g. a microprocessor [2013-01]
H03B 2201/03
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Varying beside the frequency also another parameter of the oscillator in dependence on the frequency [2013-01]
H03B 2201/031
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the parameter being the amplitude of a signal, e.g. maintaining a constant output amplitude over the frequency range [2013-01]
H03B 2201/033
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the parameter being the amount of feedback [2013-01]
H03B 2201/035
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the parameter being another frequency, e.g. a harmonic of the oscillating frequency [2013-01]
H03B 2201/036
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the parameter being the quality factor of a resonator [2013-01]
H03B 2201/038
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the parameter being a bias voltage or a power supply [2013-01]
H03B 2202/00
Aspects of oscillators relating to reduction of undesired oscillations [2013-01]
H03B 2202/01
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Reduction of undesired oscillations originated from distortion in one of the circuit elements of the oscillator [2013-01]
H03B 2202/012
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the circuit element being the active device [2013-01]
H03B 2202/015
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the circuit element being a limiter [2013-01]
H03B 2202/017
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the circuit element being a frequency determining element [2013-01]
H03B 2202/02
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Reduction of undesired oscillations originated from natural noise of the circuit elements of the oscillator [2013-01]
H03B 2202/022
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the noise being essentially white noise, i.e. frequency independent noise [2013-01]
H03B 2202/025
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the noise being coloured noise, i.e. frequency dependent noise [2013-01]
H03B 2202/027
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the noise being essentially proportional to the inverse of the frequency, i.e. the so-called 1/f noise [2013-01]
H03B 2202/03
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Reduction of undesired oscillations originated from internal parasitic couplings, i.e. parasitic couplings within the oscillator itself [2013-01]
H03B 2202/04
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Reduction of undesired oscillations originated from outside noise or interferences, e.g. from parasitic couplings with circuit elements outside the oscillator [2013-01]
H03B 2202/042
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the circuit element belonging to the power supply [2013-01]
H03B 2202/044
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the circuit element belonging to transmitter circuitry [2013-01]
H03B 2202/046
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the circuit element belonging to receiver circuitry [2013-01]
H03B 2202/048
. .
the circuit element being a frequency divider [2013-01]
H03B 2202/05
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Reduction of undesired oscillations through filtering or through special resonator characteristics [2013-01]
H03B 2202/06
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Reduction of undesired oscillations through modification of a bias voltage, e.g. selecting the operation point of an active device [2013-01]
H03B 2202/07
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Reduction of undesired oscillations through a cancelling of the undesired oscillation [2013-01]
H03B 2202/073
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by modifying the internal feedback of the oscillator [2013-01]
H03B 2202/076
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by using a feedback loop external to the oscillator, e.g. the so-called noise degeneration [2013-01]
H03B 2202/08
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Reduction of undesired oscillations originated from the oscillator in circuit elements external to the oscillator by means associated with the oscillator [2013-01]
H03B 2202/082
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by avoiding coupling between these circuit elements [2013-01]
H03B 2202/084
. . .
through shielding [2013-01]
H03B 2202/086
. . .
through a frequency dependent coupling, e.g. which attenuates a certain frequency range [2013-01]
H03B 2202/088
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by compensating through additional couplings with these circuit elements [2013-01]