Autodyne signal features of frequency-locked microwave oscillators

The research results on the autodyne signal formation in microwave oscillators, which are exposed under the impact of the proper reflected emission and, at the same time, of the external frequency-locked signal are presented. The basic relations are obtained for signal analysis under the condition of the quasistatic target movements. The theoretical research results are confirmed by experimental data obtained on the example of an oscillator made on the basis of the 8mm-range Gunn diode

Dynamic characteristics of frequency-locked autodynes

The results of research into the dynamic characteristics of microwave oscillators under the influence of both their own reflected radiation and external synchronising effect are presented. The basic relations for the analysis of signals during fast movement of the target are obtained, when the signal period is comparable to the autodyne response time constants. The results of numerical modelling of the characteristics are confirmed by the experimental data obtained on the example of an oscillator based on the Gunn diode of the 8-mm range