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by Glen Ballou

26.1.2 Impedance Matching

26.1.3 Measurements

26.2 Types of Attenuators

26.2.2 Dividing Networks

26.2.3 T Attenuators

26.2.4 Bridged T Attenuators

26.2.5 π or Δ Attenuators

26.2.6 Ladder Attenuators

26.2.7 Simple Volume and Loudness Controls

26.2.8 Light-Dependent Attenuators

26.2.9 Feedback-Type Volume Control

26.2.10 Voltage-Controlled Amplifiers

26.2.11 Field Effect Transistor Attenuators

26.2.12 Automated Faders

26.4 Summing Amplifiers

26.1 General

Most of the circuits today do not require passive attenuators and/or impedance matching devices as their input impedance is high and their output ...

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