Radio Receiver Technology (ePub)

Written by an expert in the field, this book covers the
principles, architectures, applications, specifications and
characterizations of radio receivers

In this book, the author introduces the reader to the basic
principles and theories of present-day communications receiver
technology. The first section of the book presents realization
concepts at the system level, taking into consideration the various
types of users. Details of the circuitry are described providing
the reader with an understanding of fully digitized radio
receivers, offering an insight into the state-of-the-art.

The remaining sections address radio receivers, particularly as
two-port devices. Furthermore, the author outlines the fields of
applications (with sample calculations and with reference to
practical work) and their features and considers also the specialty
of high-quality radio receivers. As can be seen from the multitude
of terrestrial applications described in Part II, they are
typically used for radio surveillance, signal intelligence, modern
radio bearing and at the classical radio services. Parts III and IV
describe the entire range of parameters that are useful for the
characterization of these receivers. The description starts from
the physical effect, or the explanation of the individual
parameter, and then proceeds to the measuring technique for
determining the parameters, highlighting problems, followed by
explanatory notes with applicatory relevance. The measuring
procedures described are the result of experiences gained in
extended laboratory work and practical testing. With the model
shown in Part IV, used for the operational evaluation detailing the
intrinsic small range of interpretation, the book covers untreated
research in the field. The Appendix provides among others valuable
information about the dimensioning of receiving systems and the
mathematical derivation of non-linear effects and as well as a
useful method for converting different level
specifications.

Key Features:

* Introduces the basic principles and theories of present-day
technology

* Discusses concepts at system level (aligned to the various
types of users)

* Addresses (fully) digitized radio receivers focusing on the
state-of-the-art

* Close contacts to the industry were utilized to show background
information

* Enables the reader to comprehend and evaluate the
characteristic features and the performance of such systems

* Examines the entire range of parameters that are characteristic
of the technology including the physical effect and measuring
techniques

* Includes results of experiences gained in extended laboratory
work and practical testing with examples

* Provides a uniform and systematic approach for ease of
understanding e.g. many didactic figures for the visual
illustration have been newly created as well as complete real-world
examples

This book will be an excellent resource to understand the
principles of work, for professionals developing and testing radio
receivers, for receiver users (e.g. at regulatory agencies,
surveillance centers, secret services, classical radio
communications services), technicians, engineers and technicians
who work with RF-measurement instruments, postgraduate students
studying in the field and university lecturers. Chartered radio
amateurs and handlers/operators will also find this book
insightful. Due to high level of detail, it also serves as a
reference. By using the carefully edited alphabetical index with
over 1,200 entries, the appropriate explanations can be found
quickly in the text.