Radio Receiver Technology: Principles, Architectures and Applications

Written by an expert in the field, this book covers theprinciples, architectures, applications, specifications andcharacterizations of radio receivers

In this book, the author introduces the reader to the basicprinciples and theories of present-day communications receivertechnology. The first section of the book presents realizationconcepts at the system level, taking into consideration the varioustypes of users. Details of the circuitry are described providingthe reader with an understanding of fully digitized radioreceivers, offering an insight into the state-of-the-art.

The remaining sections address radio receivers, particularly astwo-port devices. Furthermore, the author outlines the fields ofapplications (with sample calculations and with reference topractical work) and their features and considers also the specialtyof high-quality radio receivers. As can be seen from the multitudeof terrestrial applications described in Part II, they aretypically used for radio surveillance, signal intelligence, modernradio bearing and at the classical radio services. Parts III and IVdescribe the entire range of parameters that are useful for thecharacterization of these receivers. The description starts fromthe physical effect, or the explanation of the individualparameter, and then proceeds to the measuring technique fordetermining the parameters, highlighting problems, followed byexplanatory notes with applicatory relevance. The measuringprocedures described are the result of experiences gained inextended laboratory work and practical testing. With the modelshown in Part IV, used for the operational evaluation detailing theintrinsic small range of interpretation, the book covers untreatedresearch in the field. The Appendix provides among others valuableinformation about the dimensioning of receiving systems and themathematical derivation of non-linear effects and as well as auseful method for converting different levelspecifications.

Key Features: * Introduces the basic principles and theories of present-daytechnology * Discusses concepts at system level (aligned to the varioustypes of users) * Addresses (fully) digitized radio receivers focusing on thestate-of-the-art * Close contacts to the industry were utilized to show backgroundinformation * Enables the reader to comprehend and evaluate thecharacteristic features and the performance of such systems * Examines the entire range of parameters that are characteristicof the technology including the physical effect and measuring techniques * Includes results of experiences gained in extended laboratorywork and practical testing with examples * Provides a uniform and systematic approach for ease ofunderstanding e.g. many didactic figures for the visualillustration have been newly created as well as complete real-worldexamples

This book will be an excellent resource to understand theprinciples of work, for professionals developing and testing radioreceivers, for receiver users (e.g. at regulatory agencies,surveillance centers, secret services, classical radiocommunications services), technicians, engineers and technicianswho work with RF-measurement instruments, postgraduate studentsstudying in the field and university lecturers. Chartered radioamateurs and handlers/operators will also find this bookinsightful. Due to high level of detail, it also serves as areference. By using the carefully edited alphabetical index withover 1,200 entries, the appropriate explanations can be foundquickly in the text.