PC36-1D Rev. 5
September 12, 1990
TABLE OF CONTENTS
APPLICATION NOTES FOR THE ANADYNE, INC. L-17C *M*
LOGARITHMIC VIDEO AMPLIFIER
1. INTRODUCTION
2. GENERAL ARCHITECTURE
- 2.1 Overview
- 2.2 Input Amplifier
- 2.3 Second and Third Amplifiers
- 2.4 Logging Section
- 2.5 Output Amplifier
- 2.6 Negative and Bipolar Operation
- 2.7 Non-Logarithmic Transfers
3. SPECIAL GUIDANCE FOR NON-DLVA APPLICATIONS
4. GENERAL GUIDANCE ON PULSE-SHAPING
- 4.1 How to Remove Overshoots and
Improve Settling-Times
- 4.2 Pulse Shaping with Lossy Cables
5. USING THE L-17C
- 5.1 General Guidance
- 5.2 Voltage Regulation
- 5.3 Initial Setup
6. AC TUNING
7. RECOVERY TIME
- 7.1 General Comments on Recovery Time
- 7.2 How To Interpret Scope Displays
of Recovery Time
- 7.3 Recovery Tuning of the L-17C
8. TEMPERATURE COMPENSATION
- 8.1 General Guidance
- 8.2 Temperature Behavior of the L-17C
- 8.3 Temperature-Compensating the L-17C
9. EXTENDED-RANGE (DUAL OR TRIPLE) DLVAs
10. THE PC36-1 TEST BOARD
11. Fig. 10(a) to Fig. 10(f)
12. Fig. 10(g) Calibrated Power (dBm)
13. Fig. 10(h) Deviation from Linear (dBm)
14. Fig. 10(i) The regulator tuning components for LM117/LM137
15. Fig. 10(j) The regulator tuning components for LM723
16. Fig. 10(k)
17. Fig. 10(l) Test Setup
APPENDIX A --- THEORY OF OPERATION
APPENDIX B --- FUNCTIONAL SCHEMATICS
APPENDIX C --- REGULATOR HIGH-PRECISION DUAL TRACKING
APPENDIX D --- USE OF THE L-17C WITH SCHOTTKY DIODE DETECTORS
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