Gregory demonstrates how an amplifier works.
IF amplifiers in transmitter and receiver chains commonly need a way of gain control. When used if amplitude detector, these amplifiers have are called AGC - Automatic Gain Control - systems.
SSB radios are an example of linear systems that use IF amplifiers for overall amplitude control, maintaining linearity from end-to-end.
Amplifier for IF frequencies are used in cascade for high gain in many transceiver topologies. However, the gain needs to not exceed limits where saturation of the system occurs. The usage of IF amplifier in AGC loops controls the maximum gain, preventing saturation and non-linear behavior of others stages.
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00:22 - Introduction
01:08 - Amplifier prototype
02:56 - Current controlled gain
04:04 - Circuit schematics
05:52 - How an amplifier works
08:28 - Amplifier variable gain
10:20 - Approximate gain
11:38 - Autotransformer
14:54 - Transistor biasing
25 янв 2023