How Do Polynomial Amplifiers Create Second-Order Intermodulation Products?

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Polynomial amplifiers generate second-order intermodulation products through their input-output voltage transfer characteristics. The key frequencies involved are represented as f2-f1, f1+f2, 2f1, and 2f2, derived from two input signals with angular frequencies w1 and w2. Understanding these relationships is crucial for analyzing amplifier behavior in communication systems. The discussion emphasizes the importance of polynomial representation in deriving these expressions.

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Homework Statement

By representing the input-output voltage transfer characteristic of an amplifier by a polynomial, derive an expression showing the second-order intermodulation products present at the output for a pair of input signals with angular frequencies w1 and w2.

Homework Equations



2nd order modulation products are f2-f1 , f1+f2 , 2f1 , 2f2

The Attempt at a Solution



Completely stuck on where to start
 
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jendrix said:

Homework Statement

By representing the input-output voltage transfer characteristic of an amplifier by a polynomial, derive an expression showing the second-order intermodulation products present at the output for a pair of input signals with angular frequencies w1 and w2.

Homework Equations



2nd order modulation products are f2-f1 , f1+f2 , 2f1 , 2f2

The Attempt at a Solution



Completely stuck on where to start
Why not start " ... by representing the input-output voltage transfer characteristic of an amplifier by a polynomial"?
 

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