
CHAPTER 18
UHF and Microwave Receivers
OBJECTIVES
1. Understand the principal receiver parameters, such as sensitivity, selectivity,
intermodulation, 1-dB compression point, third-order intercept point, and
dynamic range.
2. Be able to recognize and discuss the various receiver architectures.
3. Review the theory behind superheterodyne receivers.
4. Understand superheterodyne receiver problems such as noise and image re-
sponse.
5. Understand the functions of the principal stages of a receiver.
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PREQUIZ
These questions test your prior knowledge of the material in this chapter. Try an-
swering them before you read the chapter. ...