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This chapter presents design, analysis and characteristics of various microwave limiter circuits. Both open- and closed-loop-type limiters based on p-i-n diodes, Schottky barrier diodes and transistors are discussed. Complete design, analysis and application of a closed-loop-limiter system with temperature compensation mechanism is presented for microwave systems.
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Bera, S.C. (2019). Microwave Limiters. In: Microwave Active Devices and Circuits for Communication. Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering, vol 533. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-3004-9_15
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