An Logarithmic amplifier is good example of why we need to be careful to call these types of devices analog, not linear devices – because these are certainly not linear. Log amps can be a ...

Sunnyvale, Calif. — Maxim Integrated Products has introduced a series of low-power logarithmic amplifiers that control RF power amplifiers and transimpedance amplifiers (TIAs), and detect RF power ...

Plessey Semiconductors has announced the launch of a logarithmic/limiting amplifier with 75dB dynamic range. The PS13201 log amp is a pin for pin, drop in compatible replacement for the original ...

Download this article in PDF format. Logarithmic amplifiers with their log functionality are useful for compressing wide dynamic-range signals whereby the measured quantities are in decibels (dB).