Terminology

[John Papiewski]

Kimmo Koli wrote:
> >
> > Re: The recent discussion about ring-modulators...
> Well, I ment that the Gilbert-cell has all these names, but also other
> four- quadrant multiplier topologies share at least some of these naming
> conventions.
> 
> I think the name ring-modulator comes from earlier diode-bridge
> frequency mixers or then from the fact that it is used in synthesizing
> bell-like
> ringing sounds. Does anybody know which is the most propable alternative
> ?

I remember reading that the 'Ring' in 'Ring Modulator' came from an
early approach to putting diodes in a ring (ie, a bridge).

John P.