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Constant impedance, constant phase pin diode with attenuator

US4097827A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 4, 1977
Grant dateJun 27, 1978
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Expiry dateFeb 4, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03H7/255
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A constant impedance, constant phase PIN diode attenuator uses PIN diodes in a double pi configuration. A control voltage is applied simultaneously thereto thus attaining 40 dB attenuation without substantially varying phase and amplitude characteristics.

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