Single-Ended Wide-Range Electrostatic Tweeters with High Efficiency and Improved Dynamic Range

Johnson KO. Single-Ended Wide-Range Electrostatic Tweeters with High Efficiency and Improved Dynamic Range. J Audio Eng Soc. 1964;12(3):204-209. Available from: https://aes.org/publications/elibrary-page/?id=741

@article{Johnson1964_741,
  author = {Johnson, Keith O.},
  title = {{Single-Ended Wide-Range Electrostatic Tweeters with High Efficiency and Improved Dynamic Range}},
  journal = {Journal of the Audio Engineering Society},
  volume = {12},
  number = {3},
  pages = {204--209},
  year = {1964},
  month = jul,
  publisher = {Audio Engineering Society},
  url = {https://aes.org/publications/elibrary-page/?id=741}
}

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AB  - With the use of a small negative feedback electrode to control the gain of a driving amplifier, a single-ended extended-range electrostatic tweeter can have very low distortion and improved response linearity. A mathematical model which yields a network with equivalent frequency response and predictable distortion is developed. It is used to design a 30% efficient tweeter with 1 w peak acoustic output at 200 cps and only 600 v polarizing potential. Test methods using random noise generators, spectrum analyzers, and weighted response measurements are also described.
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