[time-nuts] sysclock source for AD9912 DDS?

[Richard (Rick) Karlquist]

On 12/30/2013 9:37 AM, Gerhard Hoffmann wrote:

>> Driving the DDS system clock from an expensive RF generator (e.g. HP
>> 8648A)
>> would be possible but I'd prefer a PLL from 10MHz if it's doable
>> simply/cheaply.
>>

Although expensive from a hobbyist viewpoint, the HP8648A is
far from HP/Agilent's best, and even the best (8662A) is still
not adequate to use as a clock in most cases.  No general
purpose sig gen is.  (disclaimer:  I work for Agilent).

Rick Karlquist N6RK