CHAPTER 9 Communication Receivers
CHAPTER 9 Communication Receivers
CHAPTER 9
Communication Receivers
reaches the receiver, particularly when it has traveled a long distance. The signal picked
up noise of different kinds when sharing the free-space transmitting media with
thousands of other radio signals. The sensitivity and selectivity of radio receivers must
from thousands of those in the frequency spectrum (selectivity), as well as have enough
selectivity can separate the target signal from the rest of the RF spectrum, excluding or
significantly attenuating all other signals. High circuit gain is needed for a receiver with
good sensitivity. Only amplifiers, selective filters, and a demodulator are needed to
create a sensitive and selective receiver. This is referred to as a TRF (tuned radio
frequency) receiver.
frequency in radio receivers on a routine basis to increase gain and selectivity. This is
referred to as down conversion. The initial signal is produced at a lower frequency and
is referred to as up conversion.
achieve high selectivity. Lower frequencies are better for narrowband selectivity,
particularly when using traditional LC tuned circuits. Noise is an electrical signal made
The majority of new receivers are integrated circuits. Almost all of the hardware
can be packed into a single chip. There are still some external discrete components
needed, but they are insignificant. Coils, bypass and tuning capacitors, antennas,
crystals, filters, and, in the case of music, a power amplifier and speaker or headphones