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Why does a phase-locked loop combine a crystal with a tunable oscillator?

  • A.It doubles the output frequency available from either
  • B.It removes the need for amplitude stabilisation
  • C.It allows both to be built on the same silicon
  • D.It takes the crystal's accuracy and the oscillator's range

Answer: D

The loop disciplines a wide-range but drifty oscillator against a narrow but accurate crystal reference, so the output has the crystal's long-term accuracy and the oscillator's tunability. It does not inherently double anything, amplitude control is still needed, and integration is a manufacturing convenience. Combining two components so that each supplies what the other lacks is the essence of the technique, and it is why nearly every modern radio contains one.

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