DocumentCode
1437757
Title
Distortion performance of the parametric upconvertor as a communications receiver front end
Author
Zaid, M. A M Am ; Gardiner, J.G.
Author_Institution
University of Bradford, Postgraduate School of Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Bradford, UK
Volume
123
Issue
1
fYear
1976
fDate
1/1/1976 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
39
Lastpage
43
Abstract
An analysis is developed for the prediction of intermodulation distortion effects in abrupt-junction current pumped varactor frequency convertors optimised to satisfy the requirements of communications-receiver front-end performance. The technique is extended to the prediction of gain compression effects, and is applied to a practical circuit. Excellent agreement with predictions is demonstrated for intermodulation performance; and a useful indication of gain compression is shown.
Keywords
electric distortion; frequency convertors; intermodulation; parametric devices; radio receivers; communications receiver front end; parametric upconvertor; prediction of intermodulation distortion effects;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Electrical Engineers, Proceedings of the Institution of
Publisher
iet
ISSN
0020-3270
Type
jour
DOI
10.1049/piee.1976.0007
Filename
5252645
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