（phase noise tested for 10MHz-OCXO-9X）

Causes of Phase Noise相位噪声的成因

Phase noise is primarily caused by various types of noise, including thermal noise, flicker noise, and shot noise, which can affect the oscillator’s performance. These noise sources introduce random phase modulation, leading to the observed fluctuations in the output signal’s phase.

相位噪声主要由各种类型的噪声引起，包括热噪声、闪烁噪声和雪崩噪声，这些噪声会影响到振荡器的性能。这些噪声源会引入随机相位调制，从而导致输出信号的相位出现所观察到的波动。

Effects of Phase Noise相位噪声的影响

Signal Degradation: Phase noise can cause spectral regrowth, which leads to the spreading of the signal’s frequency spectrum. This degradation can reduce the signal’s quality and increase the bit error rate in communication systems.
信号衰减：相位噪声可能导致频谱重生长，进而导致信号频谱范围的扩展。这种衰减现象会降低信号质量，并增加通信系统中的位错误率。

Mixing Issues: In RF applications, phase noise can affect the mixing process, where signals are combined to produce new frequencies. Excessive phase noise can lead to decreased sensitivity and selectivity in receivers, making it challenging to extract weak signals from strong interference.
混合问题：在射频应用中，相位噪声可能会影响混合过程。在这一过程中，信号被组合以产生新的频率。过度的相位噪声会导致接收器灵敏度和选择性降低，从而使得从强干扰中提取微弱信号变得颇具挑战性。

Impact on System Performance: In systems like radar and communication, high phase noise can limit the ability to track signals accurately, affecting overall system performance.
对系统性能的影响：在雷达和通信系统等设备中，高相位噪声会限制准确跟踪信号的能力，从而影响整体系统性能。