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.
