Nonlinear transmission lines

Updated April 11, 2008

A nonlinear transmission line is a form of artificial transmission line formed of a periodic structure of series inductors and shunt capacitors. In this case, the capacitors are sensitive to voltage, for examples, varactors or BST capacitors could be used.

For nonlinear transmission lines, the acronym is NLT or NLTL (take your pick!)

When a voltage waveform travels along the NLT it is distorted, usually the waveform becomes sharper (faster transition times). One application of NLT is a comb generator.

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