摘要:
A variable attenuator and method of attenuating a signal is presented. The variable attenuator contains an input that receives an input signal to be attenuated. A voltage divider between a resistor and parallel MOSFETs provides the attenuated input signal. The MOSFETs have different sizes and have gates that are connected to a control signal through different resistances such that the larger the MOSFET, the larger the resistance. The control signal is dependent on the output of the attenuator. The arrangement extends the linearity of the attenuation over a wide voltage range of the control signal and decreases the intermodulation distortion of the attenuator.
摘要:
A variable attenuator and method of attenuating a signal is presented. The variable attenuator contains an input that receives an input signal to be attenuated. A voltage divider between a resistor and parallel MOSFETs provides the attenuated input signal. The MOSFETs have different sizes and have gates that are connected to a control signal through different resistances such that the larger the MOSFET, the larger the resistance. The control signal is dependent on the output of the attenuator. The arrangement extends the linearity of the attenuation over a wide voltage range of the control signal and decreases the intermodulation distortion of the attenuator.
摘要:
An amplifier, tuner, and method of amplification are provided. The amplifier has a pair of transistors. Each transistor has a control terminal and an output terminal disposed between the transistor and a power supply input. A first network is connected between each power supply input and output terminal. The first network contains a first resistor and a first switch connected in parallel with the first resistor. A second network is connected between the transistors. The second network contains a first and second combination. Each of the first and second combinations contains a second resistor and a second switch connected in parallel with the second resistor. The first and second combinations are connected by a third switch.
摘要:
A variable attenuator and method of attenuating a signal is presented. The variable attenuator contains an input that receives an input signal to be attenuated. A voltage divider between a resistor and parallel MOSFETs provides the attenuated input signal. The MOSFETs have different sizes and have gates that are connected to a control signal through different resistances such that the larger the MOSFET, the larger the resistance. The control signal is dependent on the output of the attenuator. The arrangement extends the linearity of the attenuation over a wide voltage range of the control signal and decreases the intermodulation distortion of the attenuator.
摘要:
An apparatus comprising a low noise mixer comprising a transconductance amplifier configured to receive a differential voltage and to generate a differential current signal, a passive mixer directly connected to an output of the transconductance amplifier, and a transimpedance amplifier coupled to the passive mixer, wherein the transimpedance amplifier is configured to receive a current signal and convert the current signal to a voltage signal.
摘要:
An amplifier and method of amplifying a signal is presented. The amplifier contains a fixed gain stage, a digitally controllable gain stage, and a continuously variable attenuator connected between the fixed and controllable gain stages. The attenuator and controllable gain stage are controllable such that the gain of the controllable gain stage is decreased when the attenuation of the attenuator reaches a predetermined maximum value and the attenuation of the attenuator is reduced thereafter. The output power level of the amplifier remains constant.
摘要:
An apparatus comprising a low noise mixer comprising a transconductance amplifier configured to receive a differential voltage and to generate a differential current signal, a passive mixer directly connected to an output of the transconductance amplifier, and a transimpedance amplifier coupled to the passive mixer, wherein the transimpedance amplifier is configured to receive a current signal and convert the current signal to a voltage signal.
摘要:
A frequency source having a fast start-up time and low noise in steady state is presented. The frequency source includes an oscillator and a hybrid automatic gain control (AGC) loop that switches between an analog AGC loop at oscillator start up and a digital AGC loop at steady state operation. The analog AGC loop includes a peak detector connected to the oscillator and an error integrator integrating the difference between the peak detector output and a reference voltage. The digital AGC loop includes a comparator comparing the peak detector output and high/low reference voltages, an oscillator counter providing a timer signal, a digital-to-analog converter (DAC) supplied with a digital word, and a low pass filter between the DAC and the oscillator. The timer signal causes a multiplexer to select either the analog AGC loop or the digital AGC loop.
摘要:
Dicumyl peroxide-dimaleimide cured EPDM elastomers can be molded to molded nylon articles so that the EPDM strongly adheres to the nylon. This practice is particularly useful in molding EPDM gaskets to nylon heat exchanger tanks.
摘要:
A personal floatation device includes an attachment device that selectably couples to a user's body. The personal floatation device includes a housing that couples to the attachment device. The housing includes a base and an outer wall extending outwardly from a perimeter of the base. The housing includes an inner wall enclosed by the outer wall and extending outwardly from an interior region of the base. The housing includes a compressed air container extending through the inner wall. The housing includes a compressed air activation device functionally coupled to the compressed air container such that, when triggered, releases air therefrom. The housing includes an air bladder in fluid communication with the compressed air container. The housing includes a breakaway cover coupled to the outer wall that detaches when exposed to pressure from the air bladder inflating. The housing include a trigger device functionally coupled to the compressed air activation device.