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Old May 5th 04, 08:28 PM
Scott Stephens
 
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Default Selecting oscillator harmonic on multi-mode line for ultra-widebandVCO?

If I have a waveguide, coax, or even lumped varactor tuned LC tank,
could I simply select which harmonic I want it to oscillate at, by
tunning a negative resistance?

Perhaps with the use of a "register key", such as is on flutes and
clarinets? I suppose that functions as a high-pass filter on the line,
when the hole is unplugged.

I'm interested in a multi-decade VCO, tuned with one control voltage and
just a few switches.

No, I don't want to heterodyne or synthesize, because I'm interested in
the regenerative/super-regenerative capabilities.

Any applicable app notes or articles? Dream on?

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Scott

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