A Superconductive Tunable Filter with Broad Tuning Range.

Abstract

The near zero resistance of superconductors makes it possible to construct resonant circuits with very low losses. Such high Q tunable circuits can provide low noise, narrow band, wide dynamic range tuners for communications equipments. The tuner discussed is a superconductive, tunable, parallel L-C resonant circuit. The inductance and capacitance are varied simultaneously. A tuning range of 17:1 in frequency has been achieved within a single band - from 1.3 MHz to 23 MHz. Bandwidth can be controlled by coupling control. Q's in excess of 105 were measured. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1972
Accession Number
AD0749237

Entities

People

  • Emanual Gikow
  • John R. Vig

Organizations

  • United States Army Communications-Electronics Command

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Bandwidth
  • Capacitance
  • Circuits
  • Commercial Equipment
  • Couplings
  • Dynamic Range
  • Frequency
  • Inductance
  • Low Noise
  • Noise
  • Resistance
  • Resonant Circuits
  • Superconductors
  • Test Equipment

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Electronics Engineering
  • Superconducting Magnet Technology