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amplifierElectronic device that increases the strength of a signal, such as a radio signal. The ratio of output signal strength to input signal strength is called the gain of the amplifier. As well as achieving high gain, an amplifier should be free from distortion and able to operate over a range of frequencies. Practical amplifiers are usually complex circuits, although simple amplifiers can be built from single transistors or valves. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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These amplifiers are key components in a complex Identification
Friend or Foe (IFF) system used to interrogate aircraft to determine
their friend or foe status.
"These new Reference amplifiers are quite a bit smaller than the
models they replace, making installation a far easier process. Used to amplify
weak signals in the presence of strong interference and noise,
instrumentation amplifiers (in-amps) are used in many applications: from
motor control and automotive to medical instrumentation and data
acquisition. |
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