[sdiy] The Origins of Q

[Scott Gravenhorst]

Actually, "Q" is the name of a mischievous character on "Star Trek the Next
Generation" who has godlike powers over matter, space and time.

Perhaps Q can come and grant us a new filter design that is fat and warm when
we want it and thin and cold when we want it - just by thinking it so or at
least with a "know what the musician wants" switch.  The problem with it would
be that it would disappear when we most need it, but only after putting all of
the settings askew.

I couldn't resist.  Back to your serious discussion about Q...



Glen <mclilith at charter.net> wrote:
>Please, help me settle something.
>
>How old is the term "Q", as used in electronics? I imagine it was used in
>the early days of radio broadcasting, because the Q of various RF circuits
>was a big concern to radio designers, but does it predate this? Does anyone
>know the history of the term? When was it first put into use?
>
>As you can imagine, searching Google for the letter Q isn't very helpful.  :)
>
>I'm hoping that maybe one of our old-timers might remember the story of Q.  ;)
>
>(This old-timer seems to have forgotten it.)
>
>
>thanks,
>Glen
>

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