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A method for using a time interval counter to measure frequency stability.

C A Greenhall¹

¹Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech., Pasadena, CA.

IEEE Transactions on Ultrasonics, Ferroelectrics, and Frequency Control

|January 1, 1989

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This study introduces a novel interval timer method for frequency stability measurements, overcoming dead-time issues for precise, low-cost results. The technique offers high precision but is susceptible to data loss.

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Area of Science:

Metrology
Signal Processing
Instrumentation

Background:

Traditional frequency stability measurements often face challenges with timer dead-time, impacting accuracy.
Existing methods may lack precision or be prohibitively expensive.

Purpose of the Study:

To present a new method for frequency stability measurement using an interval timer.
To address and overcome the dead-time problem in such measurements.
To detail the associated algorithms and their advantages.

Main Methods:

An interval timer replaces the conventional event timer in a single-mixer system.
A reference pulse train and an ambiguity resolution algorithm are employed.
The noise floor test and an unfolding algorithm are described.

Main Results:

The proposed technique effectively avoids the dead-time problem.
High precision in frequency stability measurements is achieved.
The system demonstrates convenient interfacing and low cost.

Conclusions:

The interval timer method offers a precise, cost-effective solution for frequency stability measurements.
The technique's main limitation is its vulnerability to missing data.
Further development may focus on mitigating data loss issues.