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Chapter 22

Attenuators

by Glen Ballou

22.1.1 Attenuator K Value

22.1.3 Impedance Matching

22.1.4 Installations, Practices, and Measurements

22.2 Types of Attenuators

22.2.2 Dividing Networks

22.2.3 T Attenuators

22.2.4 Bridged T Attenuators

22.2.5 π or Δ Attenuators

22.2.6 U Attenuators

22.2.7 Ladder Attenuators

22.2.8 Simple Volume and Loudness Controls

22.2.9 Light-Dependent Attenuators

22.2.10 Feedback-Type Volume Control1

22.2.11 Voltage-Controlled Amplifiers

22.2.12 Field Effect Transistor Attenuators

22.2.13 Automated Faders

22.2.14 Automatic Attenuators

22.2.16 Summing Amplifiers1

22.1 General

Most of the circuits today do not require passive attenuators and/or impedance ...

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