Superheterodyne Receiver (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 most commonly used radio receiver nowadays is the superheterodyne receiver, which has proven more effective than earlier models.
- A major improvement in the quality of radio broadcasting came with the invention of the superheterodyne receiver in the early 1900s.
- By using a variable local oscillator with a superheterodyne receiver, the filtering of unwanted signals is further enhanced.
- The conversion of a high-frequency signal to a low-frequency one in the superheterodyne receiver makes it easier to measure and interpret the signal.
- One advantage of the superheterodyne receiver used in modern receivers is its high sensitivity and proper amplification of the required radio signal.