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Re: [Amps] VHF amplifier input network

To: higasa@plum.ocn.ne.jp, amps@contesting.com
Subject: Re: [Amps] VHF amplifier input network
From: TexasRF@aol.com
Date: Thu, 20 Dec 2007 10:51:29 EST
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The combination L1/C1 does NOT resonate at the operating frequency. The two  
components create a virtual inductance that becomes the series input arm of an 
L  network that cascades with a second L network which is comprised of L2 and 
the  tube input C.
 
C2 is basically the shunt C of the first L network. You might think  of C2 as 
the input C of a Pi network but this is not exactly correct. After  all, a Pi 
Network is actually a back to back pair of L networks.
 
73,
Gerald K5GW
 
 
In a message dated 12/19/2007 10:39:27 P.M. Central Standard Time,  
higasa@plum.ocn.ne.jp writes:

Thank  you very much for the reply Ian.

I realized that the  network

input - VC1 - L1 - VC2 - L2 - Cin//R

can be written  as

input - C1 - L1 - L2 - C2+C3 - L3 - Cin - R

where C1 and L1  is a series resonance circuit,
and remaining circuit L2 - C2 + C3 + L3 -  Cin comprises
a L-pi circuit.

Assuming C1+L1 is resonating to the  center frequency,
and using the equations introduced in the ARRL  handbook
I obtained these parameters for different  intermediate
impedance (Rm) from 100 ohm to 250 ohm, with specific  
value of Cin and R. Where R in ohms, L in uH and C in pF.   

Rm     L2 C2+C3  L3    R    Qo
250  .318   55     .350    50  5.3
200  .275   64      .317   50  4.7
150  .224   70   .275   50  4.0
100  .151    76     .222   50  3.1

The calculation  process needs to solve a second-order 
equation for Qopi from R, Rm and  XCin. 
Then Q2, Qo and QL are delivered, and then
XL2, XL3, XC2 and XC3  can be calculated.

As Ian have mentioned I think the series  resonance
circuit C1+L1 adds a flexibility by an ability to 
compensate  a range of +j or -j in series of the network.

I can now calculate any  parameters in this type of input
networks, and will prepare for next summer  solstice.

Thanks again, 
and have a good Christmas and happy new  year.

de Han  JE1BMJ

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