Title :
Linearisation of microwave point-contact-detector characteristics
Author_Institution :
University of Newcastle, Physics Department, Newcastle, Australia
Abstract :
The characteristics of microwave measuring-grade point-contact detectors can be linearised over a wide dynamic range with a simple circuit with only one adjustable parameter for nonlinearity. The need for matching of detectors is also largely eliminated.
Keywords :
microwave detectors; point contacts; characteristic linearisation; microwave point contact directors;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19760445
