CHAPTER 2 Resonant Circuits
In this chapter, we will explore the parallel resonant circuit and its characteristics at radio frequencies. We will examine the concept of loaded-Q and how it relates to source and load impedances. We will also see the effects of component losses and how they affect circuit operation. Finally, we will investigate some methods of coupling resonant circuits to increase their selectivity.
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The resonant circuit is certainly nothing new in RF circuitry. It is used in practically every transmitter, receiver, or piece of test equipment in existence, to selectively pass a certain frequency or group of frequencies from a source to a load while attenuating all other frequencies outside of this passband. The ...
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