In this chapter, the author discusses the art of receiver design. This chapter is largely about engineering trade-offs. The author discusses the interaction of filters, component noise, component linearity, mixers, oscillators, and transmission lines in cascade. The authors will first examine gain distribution in a cascade of components. The authors will then discuss frequency planning and conversion schemes in detail. Finally, the authors will look at some example designs.

Chapter Contents:

• 10.1 Introduction
• 10.2 Minimum Detectable Signal
• 10.3 Dynamic Range
• 10.4 Gain Distribution-Noise and Linearity in Cascade
• 10.5 System Nonlinearities
• 10.6 TOI Tone Placement
• 10.7 Automatic Gain Control
• 10.8 Frequency Planning and IF Selection
• 10.9 A Typical System
• 10.10 Design Examples
• 10.11 Bibliography
• 10.12 Problems

Inspec keywords: transmission lines; oscillators; mixers (circuits); radio receivers; filters; frequency convertors

Other keywords: transmission lines; mixers; oscillators; frequency planning; component linearity; gain distribution; engineering trade-offs; frequency conversion; cascade design; filters interaction; receiver design; component noise

Subjects: Radio links and equipment; Filters and other networks; Modulators, demodulators, discriminators and mixers; Convertors; Oscillators