Superhet (Noun)
Meaning
A radio receiver that combines a locally generated frequency with the carrier frequency to produce a supersonic signal that is demodulated and amplified.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The superhet circuit was a groundbreaking innovation in radio receiver design when it was introduced in the early 20th century.
- To improve signal quality, modern radios often use a superhet circuit to mix the incoming frequency with a locally generated oscillator signal.
- The amateur radio operator carefully tuned the superhet receiver to the correct frequency, trying to pick up the faint signal from the distant transmitter.
- In the 1920s, the introduction of the superhet receiver enabled radio enthusiasts to receive broadcasts from much farther away than had previously been possible.
- The engineer spent hours designing and building the superhet circuit for the new radio receiver, trying to optimize its performance and minimize interference.