by Michael Lombardi
Volume 3:1, Jan-Feb 1996
This article is part I of a two-part series on frequency calibrations. Part I introduces the topic of frequency calibrations, discusses the specifications involved, and describes the different types of oscillators. Part II will discuss how you can obtain traceability to NIST through the use of transfer standards. It will also describe how frequency calibrations are made and present an automated frequency calibration system developed at NIST.
