A Phase Linear Transmission Line Project -- Diffraction Step Compensation

A Phase Linear Transmission Line Project

Section 5: Diffraction Step Compensation

Figure 5.1 shows a NF measurement of the JX150 driver with a 500 Hz electrical filter and the 1^st order target function. The match is not very good.

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Figure 5.1. Uncompensated driver

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Figure 5.2. Response with compensation

Diffraction step causes a rise of 6 dB/octave from around 200-500 Hz. These frequencies depend of the baffle width, in our case 35 cm.

By setting the crossover frequency down to 180 Hz (Figure 5.2), we get very close to the target. If a higher crossover frequency is desired, the baffle width could be decreased and a higher electrical crossover frequency must be chosen.

[ Contents | Intro | Measurements | Optimization | Integration | Step Compensation | Time Align | Crossover | Construction ]

A Phase Linear Transmission Line Project
Section 5: Diffraction Step Compensation Figure 5.1 shows a NF measurement of the JX150 driver with a 500 Hz electrical filter and the 1^st order target function. The match is not very good.
$diffract1_tn.jpg (25423 bytes)$ Figure 5.1. Uncompensated driver	$diffract2_tn.jpg (24886 bytes)$ Figure 5.2. Response with compensation
Diffraction step causes a rise of 6 dB/octave from around 200-500 Hz. These frequencies depend of the baffle width, in our case 35 cm. By setting the crossover frequency down to 180 Hz (Figure 5.2), we get very close to the target. If a higher crossover frequency is desired, the baffle width could be decreased and a higher electrical crossover frequency must be chosen.
[ Contents \| Intro \| Measurements \| Optimization \| Integration \| Step Compensation \| Time Align \| Crossover \| Construction ]