Intermediate Frequency Amplifiers Overload Characteristics

Abstract

Performance of IF amplifier tubes under conditions of jamming or interference is important in receiver design. Curves are given for analyzing overloading effects within an IF amplifier and comparing various IF tube types regarding overloading. Data for curves are made by measuring pulse gain of a test stage over a wide range of CW (jamming signal) input voltages. Test procedure and equipment are described in detail. Discussion of apparent cause of complete collapse of some tubes is included.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 31, 1946
Accession Number
ADB808108

Entities

People

  • F. M. Ashbrook
  • S. A. Smith

Organizations

  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Amplifiers
  • Amplitude
  • Bandwidth
  • Collapse
  • Detectors
  • Dynamic Range
  • Electron Tubes
  • Frequency
  • Gain
  • Generators
  • Intermediate Frequencies
  • Intermediate Frequency Amplifiers
  • Overload
  • Radiation
  • Scientific Research
  • Signal Generators
  • Square Roots

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Electronics Engineering