Analysis of Oscillators Locked by Large Injection Signals: Generalized Adler's Equation and Geometrical Interpretation

Using the hard-limiting characteristics of transconductors, a new model for injection-locking, applicable for any strong and weak injection, is proposed. Backed by simulations, examples of the powerfulness of this new model are enumerated as proof of the concept.

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