The document provides details on the components and signal flow in an AM/FM radio receiver. It discusses the function of key parts like the tuning capacitor, local oscillator, mixer, intermediate frequency section, and detector. The tuning capacitor selects the radio frequency, the local oscillator produces a signal to mix with the antenna signal, and the mixer combines these to produce an intermediate frequency signal. The IF section filters this signal before it reaches the detector, which recovers the audio information from the radio signal. Diagrams illustrate the circuit layout and signal path through the different components of the radio tuner.
The document provides details on the components and signal flow in an AM/FM radio receiver. It discusses the function of key parts like the tuning capacitor, local oscillator, mixer, intermediate frequency section, and detector. The tuning capacitor selects the radio frequency, the local oscillator produces a signal to mix with the antenna signal, and the mixer combines these to produce an intermediate frequency signal. The IF section filters this signal before it reaches the detector, which recovers the audio information from the radio signal. Diagrams illustrate the circuit layout and signal path through the different components of the radio tuner.
The document provides details on the components and signal flow in an AM/FM radio receiver. It discusses the function of key parts like the tuning capacitor, local oscillator, mixer, intermediate frequency section, and detector. The tuning capacitor selects the radio frequency, the local oscillator produces a signal to mix with the antenna signal, and the mixer combines these to produce an intermediate frequency signal. The IF section filters this signal before it reaches the detector, which recovers the audio information from the radio signal. Diagrams illustrate the circuit layout and signal path through the different components of the radio tuner.
The document provides details on the components and signal flow in an AM/FM radio receiver. It discusses the function of key parts like the tuning capacitor, local oscillator, mixer, intermediate frequency section, and detector. The tuning capacitor selects the radio frequency, the local oscillator produces a signal to mix with the antenna signal, and the mixer combines these to produce an intermediate frequency signal. The IF section filters this signal before it reaches the detector, which recovers the audio information from the radio signal. Diagrams illustrate the circuit layout and signal path through the different components of the radio tuner.
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CIRCUIT DIAGRAM AND
LAYOUT OF AN AM/FM RECEIVER Objective
■ Interpret the diagram and layout of
the components of an AM/FM receiver for accurate circuit assembly. Direction: Choose the letter of the best answer. 1.What part of the FM receiver interprets the signal processed by the demodulator? a. Input transducer c. Photodiode b. Output transducer d. Transistor 2. What do you call the component made of two wires wound around the core? a. Antenna c. Transducer b. Oscillator d. Zener diode 3. What part of the receiver prevents interfering signals that enter the radio tuner? a. Antenna c. IF section b. Detector d. Mixer 4. What is the usual component found in the mixer? a. Antenna c. Photodiode b. Mirror d. Transistor 5. What component is usually involved in the IF section? a. Capacitors c. Resistors b. Detector d. Transformer 6. What is the other name of the demodulator? a. Capacitors c. Resistors b. Detector d. Transformer 7. What is the usual component found in the detector? a. Crystal Diode c. Transformer b. Lead Resistor d. Transistor 8. Which among the process involves the mixing of two different signals to produce new ones? a. Convolution c. Heterodyne b. Echo reaction d. Oscillation 9. What component is used in making a tuning condenser? a. Capacitors c. Resistors b. Detector d. Transformer 10. Which receiver’s component is used to intercept and collect radio signals? a. Antenna c. Mixer b. IF section d. Detector Circuit Diagram and Layout of an AM/FM Receiver RADIO RECEIVER AM RADIO PARTS AND FUNCTIONS Tuning Capacitor or Tuning Condenser. ■ work is to select which of the collected radio signals at the antenna should enter the radio tuner. ■ is composed of metal plates that are separated by the insulators. Tuning capacitors are also called variable capacitors. ■ varied or changed every time we turn its knob to select which radio signal from the radio station should enter the radio tuner; the plates of the adjustable tuning capacitor are called the rotor plates. ■ The plates that are not adjustable is called the stator plates. Local Oscillator.
■ produce the oscillator signa
■ local oscillator signall ■ . There is also an oscillator in the radio transmitting station, and this is called radiofrequency (RF) or radio carrier frequency oscillator ■ To identify it, the top portion of the local oscillator is usually painted red color Mixer-Converter Transistor ■ to mix the signals coming from the antenna ■ intermediate frequency (IF signal ■ The standard frequency of the IF signals for amplitude modulation (AM) radio tuner is 455 kHz, (Kilohertz), or 455,000 Hertz, (Hz). ■ heterodyne process ■ heterodyning process ■ radio receivers are often called superheterodyne radio receivers Intermediate Frequency (IF) Section ■ When the 455 kHz IF signal arrives, it automatically opens to permit this 4bb kHz IF signal to pass through and enter the radio tuner ■ The IF section prevents interfering signals to enter the radio tuner when it is tuned to one radio station with this action ■ The IF section prevents interfering signals to enter the radio tuner when it is tuned to one radio station with this action. Detector
■ is also called the demodulator.
■ to detect and recover the audio information from the radio signal received by the radio tuner. ■ the detector is usually made of a small crystal diode FIGURE 3. PICTORIAL DIAGRAM OF A RADIO RECEIVER CIRCUIT AND COMPONENT S How the Radio Signal Flows in the Radio Tuner