
Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Basics
Learn the basics of Automatic Gain Control (AGC), an algorithm that monitors the received signal and automatically controls the gain in a receiver, especially in mobile devices.
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Learn the basics of Automatic Gain Control (AGC), an algorithm that monitors the received signal and automatically controls the gain in a receiver, especially in mobile devices.
Explore the fundamental principle of the CDMA RAKE receiver, which leverages multipath signals to reconstruct the original transmitted signal by combining multiple signal paths with appropriate delays.
Learn the fundamentals of Digital TV (DTV) systems, including transmitter and receiver components, signal processing, and packetization. Understand how DTV improves picture and sound quality over analog TV.
A directory of GPS component manufacturers specializing in GPS receiver chips, antennas, evaluation boards, LNAs, tuners, navigation systems, and timing solutions.
Explore the essentials of GPS receiver modules, including block diagrams, measurement techniques, and a list of prominent manufacturers.
Explore the pros and cons of homodyne receivers, including their simple architecture and potential for LO leakage.
Explore the differences between Minimum Detectable Signal (MDS) and Spurious Free Dynamic Range (SFDR) in RF receivers. Learn how they measure sensitivity and dynamic range.
Explore OFDMA principles with downloadable MATLAB code for transmitter and receiver implementation using a 512-point FFT, compliant with IEEE 802.16e.
Explore paging systems: how they work, protocols used (POCSAG, FLEX), paging receivers, benefits like reliability & coverage, & drawbacks like limited messaging & security issues.
Calculate the receiver C/N ratio in dBHz based on G/T ratio, satellite EIRP, propagation loss, and margins. Understand the importance of C/N ratio in wireless systems.
Explore the key differences between receiver sensitivity and selectivity, crucial parameters for wireless receiver performance in decoding signals amidst interference.
Explore the pros and cons of RF transceivers, including benefits like integration and drawbacks like power consumption and design complexity.
This article explains the key differences between selectivity and blocking in wireless communication systems, focusing on interference rejection.
Learn the basics of Set Top Boxes (STBs), digital devices used to select TV channels from satellite signals. Explore their uses, block diagram, and key specifications.
Explore the benefits and drawbacks of superheterodyne receiver architecture compared to heterodyne, focusing on complexity, cost, and performance.
Explore the distinctions between transmitters and receivers, their types, and modulation techniques. Learn about AM, FM, SSB, direct conversion, superheterodyne architectures, and direct RF sampling.
Explore the concepts of Transmission Time Gap (TTG) and Receiver Time Gap (RTG) in WiMAX and LTE, crucial for managing transmit/receive transitions.
This article provides VHDL code for a UART, covering both the transmitter and receiver functionalities, commonly used for serial data communication.
Explore Direct Broadcast Satellite (DBS) TV technology, including receiver block diagrams, signal processing, and how it delivers high-quality digital content.
Explore the inner workings of IR TV remote transmitters and receivers, from encoding to decoding signals for controlling your TV.
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