direct coupling

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In electronics, "direct coupling" refers to an electric circuit where components are connected conductively, without intermediate inductive or capacitive elements. This method allows signals to be passed directly from one amplifier stage to another.12

Unlike transformer or capacitor coupling, direct coupling can transmit signals from direct current (DC) up to high frequencies. However, it requires careful design to prevent changes in the DC operating conditions of one stage from affecting the next, especially due to temperature variations. Feedback mechanisms can be employed to stabilize direct-coupled circuits and reduce signal distortions.2

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