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Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Basics
Learn the basics of Automatic Gain Control (AGC), an algorithm that monitors the received signal and automatically controls the gain in a receiver, especially in mobile devices.
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CDMA RAKE Receiver: Principles and Functionality
Explore the fundamental principle of the CDMA RAKE receiver, which leverages multipath signals to reconstruct the original transmitted signal by combining multiple signal paths with appropriate delays.
Digital TV (DTV) System Basics: Transmitter and Receiver Explained
Learn the fundamentals of Digital TV (DTV) systems, including transmitter and receiver components, signal processing, and packetization. Understand how DTV improves picture and sound quality over analog TV.
Direct Broadcast Satellite (DBS) TV and Receivers
Explore Direct Broadcast Satellite (DBS) TV technology, including receiver block diagrams, signal processing, and how it delivers high-quality digital content.
GPS Receiver Chip and Component Manufacturers
A directory of GPS component manufacturers specializing in GPS receiver chips, antennas, evaluation boards, LNAs, tuners, navigation systems, and timing solutions.
GPS Receiver Module Fundamentals
Explore the essentials of GPS receiver modules, including block diagrams, measurement techniques, and a list of prominent manufacturers.
Homodyne Receiver: Advantages and Disadvantages
Explore the pros and cons of homodyne receivers, including their simple architecture and potential for LO leakage.
IR TV Remote Transmitters and Receivers
Explore the inner workings of IR TV remote transmitters and receivers, from encoding to decoding signals for controlling your TV.
Minimum Detectable Signal (MDS) vs. Spurious Free Dynamic Range (SFDR)
Explore the differences between Minimum Detectable Signal (MDS) and Spurious Free Dynamic Range (SFDR) in RF receivers. Learn how they measure sensitivity and dynamic range.
OFDMA Basics: Transmitter and Receiver MATLAB Code
Explore OFDMA principles with downloadable MATLAB code for transmitter and receiver implementation using a 512-point FFT, compliant with IEEE 802.16e.
Paging Systems: Basics, Protocols, and Key Advantages & Disadvantages
Explore paging systems: how they work, protocols used (POCSAG, FLEX), paging receivers, benefits like reliability & coverage, & drawbacks like limited messaging & security issues.
Receiver Blocking and Desensitization
Learn about receiver blocking, where a strong interfering signal reduces receiver sensitivity, causing the desired signal to appear weaker. Explore testing and mitigation techniques.
Receiver C/N Ratio Calculator
Calculate the receiver C/N ratio in dBHz based on G/T ratio, satellite EIRP, propagation loss, and margins. Understand the importance of C/N ratio in wireless systems.
Receiver Sensitivity vs. Selectivity: Understanding the Difference
Explore the key differences between receiver sensitivity and selectivity, crucial parameters for wireless receiver performance in decoding signals amidst interference.
RF Transceiver: Advantages and Disadvantages
Explore the pros and cons of RF transceivers, including benefits like integration and drawbacks like power consumption and design complexity.
Selectivity vs. Blocking in Wireless Communication
This article explains the key differences between selectivity and blocking in wireless communication systems, focusing on interference rejection.
Set Top Box (STB) Basics
Learn the basics of Set Top Boxes (STBs), digital devices used to select TV channels from satellite signals. Explore their uses, block diagram, and key specifications.
Squelch Circuits: Suppressing Noise in Radio Receivers
Squelch is a circuit in radio receivers that mutes the audio output when there's no desired RF signal. It blocks noise, allowing audio only when a valid signal is detected.
Superheterodyne Receiver: Advantages and Disadvantages
Explore the benefits and drawbacks of superheterodyne receiver architecture compared to heterodyne, focusing on complexity, cost, and performance.
Transmitter vs. Receiver: Differences and Types
Explore the distinctions between transmitters and receivers, their types, and modulation techniques. Learn about AM, FM, SSB, direct conversion, superheterodyne architectures, and direct RF sampling.
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