Force-mode distributed wave oscillator and amplifier systems

摘要

A Force-Mode Distributed Wave Oscillator (FMDWO) that provides accurate multiple phases of an oscillation, a Force Mode Distributed Wave Antenna as a radiating element, a Force-Mode Distributed Oscillator Amplifier (FMDOA) and an array of amplifiers capable of operating as a beam forming phased-array antenna driver. Two distinct force mode mechanisms, one delay-based and the other geometry-based, utilizing inverter amplifiers, inject an oscillation on independent conductor loops or rings via transmission lines forming a differential transmission medium for the oscillation wave. Once the oscillation wave is initiated through the forcing mechanisms, the oscillations continue uninterrupted independent of any external triggering.

主权项

1. A force-mode distributed wave oscillator (FMDWO) system comprising
a transmission line based traveling wave oscillator having one or more independent electrical conductors forming at least a cross-coupled dual-track differential transmission medium; a plurality of cross-coupled amplifiers distributed along said electrical conductors; said amplifiers cross-coupled to said electrical conductors in parallel to prevent breaking up of signals and hence avoid signal noise while generating high performance multi-phases; a delay-based first force mechanism formed across at least two said independent electrical conductors to prevent latch-up at start-up; said delay-based first force mechanism further comprising one or more inverter amplifiers configured to force oscillations in said electrical conductors; a plurality of varactors for tuning frequency of said oscillations; and wherein said oscillations continue uninterrupted with the aid of delay-based injections without depending upon external triggering.