Abstract:
The invention concerns an electric circuit and a method for pulse modulation of a carrier signal (10). The circuit comprises a pulse generator for generating a current pulse and at least one diode switch (12) which can be controlled by the current pulse. To modulate the carrier signal (10) with a particularly short pulse with a clear, square envelope (21), using as simple and inexpensive a circuit as possible, the invention proposes that the circuit comprises at least one chargeable capacitive element (C) whose discharge current controls the at least one diode switch (12). The capacitive element (C) is formed e.g. as a capacitor. The capacitive element (C) is charged with a charging voltage (UL) via a charging resistance (R). Switching of a transistor (18) initiates the discharging process and a current pulse is generated for controlling the diode switch (12).
Abstract:
A microwave amplitude modulation system maintains constant amplitude attenuation at very high modulation rates over a broad range of microwave frequencies in response to voltage driving signals derived from modulation signals. In the system, the video input of a shunt-type PIN diode microwave amplitude modulation system is driven by a logarithmic voltage amplifier circuit which receives the modulation signals as an input.
Abstract:
An amplitude-modulated generator includes a phase dividing circuit having a transistor which receives a modulating signal. The transistor is capable of generating from its emitter a first signal matched in phase with the modulating signal and from its collector a second signal opposite in phase with respect to the modulating signal. First and second switching diodes are provided which are alternately driven by a carrier wave and connected in opposite directions with each other between the emitter and the collector of the transistor. The carrier wave is applied to the junction between the first and second switching diodes. A signal is produced from the junction which is very similar to an amplitude modulated signal consisting of a carrier wave which is amplitude modulated by the modulating signal.
Abstract:
An RF oscillator and modulator especially useful for UHF applications. The oscillator may comprise a series-tuned Colpitts circuit with the tuned circuit including microstrip transmission lines as impedance elements. The modulator includes a pair of serially connected diodes with the common terminal of the diodes receiving a modulation signal which varies the total current through the diodes. The diodes function as current-variable resistances to attenuate the carrier frequency signal in response to the modulation signal.
Abstract:
A circuit for producing amplitude modulated waves has a tuning circuit which is connected to the output of a crystal oscillator and which contains a voltage variable capacitance load, such as a semiconductor diode. The capacitance of the load is varied in response to a modulating signal to vary the impedance of the tuning circuit and thereby modulate the output signal of the oscillator.