Search NASASearch

NASA NTRS · 19810000006

Spike-Free Automatic Level Control

Abstract

New automatic-level-control circuit protects against signal "overshoot." Zener diodes and series capacitors prevent voltage spikes (caused by sudden increase in input level) from appearing at output. When spike voltage drops below breakdown voltage of Zener diodes, they turn off. Initial output level is determined by Zener breakdown voltage and capacitance of series capacitor.

Keep this discovery

Explore connections, maps & timelines

BibTeXRIS

Toole, P. C., Mccarthy, D.. 1982-09-01. Spike-Free Automatic Level Control. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19810000006

Cite the original work for its findings. Save a collection to share your selection of sources.