Title :
High-dynamic-range AM detector for data logging applications
Author :
Heron, M.L. ; Rose, R.J.
Author_Institution :
James Cook University of North Queensland, Physics Department, Townsville, Australia
Abstract :
Linear detection of amplitude modulation over a dynamic range of 218 is achieved by an adaptive circuit which selects an appropriate gain. The gain range is available at TTL levels. The circuit is particularly useful for digital data logging applications where fast sampling over a wide dynamic range is required.
Keywords :
amplitude modulation; data acquisition; data loggers; detector circuits; digital circuits; TTL levels; adaptive circuit; amplitude modulation; data logging applications; digital data logging; fast sampling; gain range; high dynamic range AM detector; linear detector;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19830713