The basic schematic of a ring modulator on the wikipedia page...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ring_modulation
I noticed the signal inputs / outputs go into transformers. I understand what a transformer does in respect to increasing/decreasing voltage and I understand how inductors work but I don't understand why it is being used for this circuit in this way.
Couldn't the signals go into the circuit through capacitors? Or perhaps I'm missing a concept here? Could anyone clarify this for me?
Thanks.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ring_modulation
I noticed the signal inputs / outputs go into transformers. I understand what a transformer does in respect to increasing/decreasing voltage and I understand how inductors work but I don't understand why it is being used for this circuit in this way.
Couldn't the signals go into the circuit through capacitors? Or perhaps I'm missing a concept here? Could anyone clarify this for me?
Thanks.