In this chapter the miscellaneous but nonetheless important properties of sources and detectors and of coaxial cables and connectors are discussed so that the practical examples of network design can be successfully implemented.

Chapter Contents:

• 2.1 General principles
• 2.1.1 The output impedance of a network affects detector sensitivity
• 2.1.2 The sensitivity of detectors to harmonic content
• 2.1.3 Noise and noise matching a detector to a network
• 2.1.4 The concept of a noise figure
• 2.2 Attributes of sources
• 2.3 Properties of different detectors
• 2.3.1 Preamplifiers
• 2.3.2 Wideband (untuned) detectors
• 2.3.3 Narrowband (tuned) detectors
• 2.3.4 Phase-sensitive detectors that employ a switching technique
• 2.3.5 Phase-sensitive detectors employing a modulating technique
• 2.4 Cables and connectors
• References

Inspec keywords: detector circuits; network synthesis; coaxial cables; electric connectors

Other keywords: detector circuit; network design; coaxial cable; connectors

Subjects: Wires and cables