Transient Waveform Generation with Lumped Nonlinear Dynamic Networks

Abstract

Simple step-driven nonlinear dynamic networks are examined for their transient waveform generation properties. It is shown that a wide class of waveforms can be produced with networks of standard form involving two nonlinear resistors. This class is primarily characterized by the behavior of its elements at t = ∞. These networks exhibit several advantages over other wave generation techniques, the foremost being their simplicity of treatment and application. Strict attention is paid to the realizability of the non-linearities with commercially available diodes and no active elements. Sensitivities with respect to network parameters are considered and shown to be modest. Two laboratory examples are given. Applications to steady-state waveform generation are noted. © 1972, IEEE. All rights reserved.