Phase Shifter Start/Stop Electronic Trimming.
Abstract
The phase shifter start/stop electronic trimming circuit provides a means for electronically trimming phase shifters when stop/start two-axis steering is used. A time delay is incorporated into the start logic line of each phase shifter driver allowing the particular insertion phase characteristic of the microwave portion of the phase shifter to be accounted for. Variations of 360 degrees of insertion phase can be trimmed by this method. Delaying the start pulse into the logic device makes the phase setting less than that required of a perfect phase shifter, thereby correcting all units whose insertion phase is longer than the perfect unit. Consequently, the nominal insertion phase of a perfect unit will normally be the shortest phase length encountered. Where a shorter than nominal insertion phase is involved, the insertion phase difference may be subtracted from 360 degrees and using the value. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 26, 1981
- Accession Number
- ADD008707
Entities
People
- Jester M. Loomis Iii
Organizations
- United States Army