The Ω Counter, a Frequency Counter Based on the Linear Regression

This paper introduces the Ω counter, a frequency counter-i.e., a frequency-to-digital converter-based on the linear regression (LR) algorithm on time stamps. We discuss the noise of the electronics. We derive the statistical properties of the Ω counter on rigorous mathematical basis, including the w...

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Veröffentlicht in:IEEE transactions on ultrasonics, ferroelectrics, and frequency control. - 1986. - 63(2016), 7 vom: 26. Juli, Seite 961-9
1. Verfasser: Rubiola, Enrico (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: Lenczner, Michel, Bourgeois, Pierre-Yves, Vernotte, Francois
Format: Online-Aufsatz
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 2016
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:IEEE transactions on ultrasonics, ferroelectrics, and frequency control
Schlagworte:Journal Article
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