1 Introduction

When numerous devices in a system require a shared clock source, distributing the clock signal inadequately leads to degradation in system performance. This becomes a prevalent concern for applications utilizing digital beamforming (phased array radar, communications, ultrasound) as signal distortion increases directly as a result of increased clock jitter. The LMX1204 is a clock distribution device designed for applications requiring minimal added phase noise within the frequency range 300 MHz to 12.8 GHz. Although the LMX1204 is a high-speed clock distribution device allowing for buffered, multiplied, and divided output frequency (relative to the input frequency), this report will focus solely on the performance of this device in a buffered (1-to-1) configuration.