Practice Mixer-first Receivers (12.5.2) - Advanced Topics in Analog Circuits and Network Theory
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Mixer-First Receivers

Practice - Mixer-First Receivers

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is a mixer-first receiver?

💡 Hint: Think about what traditional receivers usually include.

Question 2 Easy

Name one advantage of using mixer-first receivers.

💡 Hint: Consider how they change traditional designs.

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Question 1

What is the main advantage of mixer-first receivers?

Improved linearity
Increased complexity
Higher power consumption

💡 Hint: Think about how they differ from traditional structures.

Question 2

True or False: Mixer-first receivers require a low-noise amplifier for optimal performance.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider what the main feature of a mixer-first receiver is.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a simple mixer-first receiver circuit using available components. Consider how the removal of the LNA might impact the receiver's gain.

💡 Hint: Identify what gain loss means without the LNA, and how to compensate with mixer design.

Challenge 2 Hard

Given that a mixer-first receiver achieves a linearity of 65 dB, calculate the potential reduction in noise figure compared to a standard configuration with an LNA providing 3 dB.

💡 Hint: Consider how noise figures relate and improve through system design innovations.

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