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Automatic Gain Control

Last Updated May 24, 2021 1:35 pm

Abbreviated as AGC, automatic gain control is a circuit found on some electronic devices that automatically controls the gain of a signal. Using AGC means that weaker signals receive more gain and stronger signals receive less gain or none at all.

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