Practice Conversion Loss And Gain (8.2.3) - Functioning of Mixers in RF Systems
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Conversion Loss and Gain

Practice - Conversion Loss and Gain

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What does conversion loss refer to in RF mixers?

💡 Hint: Think about how much power you lose in the process.

Question 2 Easy

Can conversion gain be common in RF mixers?

💡 Hint: Remember, gain isn't the typical expectation.

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Question 1

What is conversion loss in RF mixers?

The power increase from input to output
The power decrease from input to output
No change in power

💡 Hint: Think about the efficiency of the mixer.

Question 2

True or False: Conversion gain is a common characteristic of most RF mixers.

True
False

💡 Hint: Remember what the usual operations of mixers are.

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Challenge 1 Hard

A mixer has an input power of 12 dBm with a conversion loss of 6 dB. What is the output power? Discuss the implications of this conversion loss in practical applications.

💡 Hint: Apply basic subtraction of dBm values.

Challenge 2 Hard

Explain how rectifying conversion loss might impact a superheterodyne receiver's overall performance.

💡 Hint: Consider how signal strength relates to receiver performance.

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