SENSITIVITY MEASUREMENTS OF RECEIVERS FOR PULSED SIGNALS,

Abstract

It is recommended that, whereever possible with linear tube type receivers, the EDL 4-db (meter) measurement be made. The resulting repeatability will allow the accurate detection of day-to-day sensitivity variations of a receiver. Also, performance in the field can be accurately com pared with previous performance, wher operators, during development or test and inte gration. In cases where the lack of time or suitable equipment precludes use of the EDL 4-db (meter) measurement, the (S N)/N 2 measure ment with minimum variation between operators. For measurements with receivers using transistor or logarithmic IF amplifiers and for all propo sals and acceptance tests, the tangential sensi tivity measurement should be made. Although there may be somewhat less repeatability between various operators, there will be more consistent results with transistor and logarithmic IF amplifiers and we will be more consistent when comparing receivers in various systems. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 12, 1962
Accession Number
AD0415091

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  • Harold A. Judy

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  • Sylvania Electric Products

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  • Acceptance Tests
  • Amplifiers
  • Detection
  • Electronic Amplifier
  • Electronic Components
  • Electronic Equipment
  • Electronics
  • Measurement
  • Semiconductor Devices
  • Sensitivity
  • Solid State Electronics
  • Transistors

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