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6.9 IF Distributor

The IF distributors make 8 copies of each IF, one for each base band converter (Section 6.10). An additional 20 db of attenuation can be switched in when required for solar observations. There are two IF distributors, each handling two IFs. Synchronous power detectors allow the determination of total and switched power in the full IF band for system temperature determinations and level setting.



Stephan Witz 2010-09-21