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Phase-locked loop (PLL) microwave frequency control block-diagram

The phase-locked loop technique allows us to lock a high stability NIST microwave synthesizer to the resonant frequency of the high-Q superconducting cavity. The frequency of the synthesizer can be compared to an atomic frequency source (or any other availible reference) for characterization of the SCSO system.


PLL schematic