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The document outlines the design and operation of a frequency modulated (FM) radio receiver, emphasizing its importance in transmitting high-quality audio signals. It details the three fundamental stages of operation: tuning, detection, and amplification, explaining how each stage contributes to capturing and converting radio signals into audible sound. The purpose of simulating a homemade FM receiver is to apply principles of electronics and physics to understand these concepts.

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FM Receiver Project Translated

The document outlines the design and operation of a frequency modulated (FM) radio receiver, emphasizing its importance in transmitting high-quality audio signals. It details the three fundamental stages of operation: tuning, detection, and amplification, explaining how each stage contributes to capturing and converting radio signals into audible sound. The purpose of simulating a homemade FM receiver is to apply principles of electronics and physics to understand these concepts.

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Technological University of Panama

Laboratory

Analysis of Analog Filters

Sergio Reyes 8-960-939

Matthew Irish 8-960-939

Bryant Ojeda 20-70-7398

Group 1EE131

Instructor: Cristal Cáceres

2024

Introduction

Frequency modulated radio (FM) has revolutionized the way audio signals are transmitted and

received, offering significantly better sound quality compared to other methods such as amplitude

modulation (AM). FM receivers play a crucial role in this process, as they are responsible for

capturing, tuning, amplifying, and demodulating the carrier signals transmitted from radio stations to

convert them into audible sound.

The design and operation of an FM receiver are based on key principles of electronics and

telecommunications, such as resonance, amplification, and signal filtering. These devices include

specialized circuits that allow filtering of specific radio frequency signals within the FM spectrum

(usually between 88 MHz and 108 MHz), eliminating interference, and extracting the

frequency-modulated information that contains the audio content.


The purpose of simulating a homemade FM receiver is to understand these basic concepts and

apply principles of electronics and physics to capture radio signals and convert them into usable

audio.

Operation

The FM radio receiver operates through three fundamental stages:

1. Tuning:

Tuning is achieved by adjusting a resonant circuit composed of a coil and a variable capacitor. This

circuit allows the receiver to select a specific frequency within the FM range. When the circuit's

frequency matches that of a radio signal, it is amplified, making it easier to detect.

The coil and capacitor work together to filter out unwanted signals. The variable capacitor serves to

find the correct frequency.

2. Detection:

At this stage, the audio signal is separated from the carrier signal using a transistor or diode, which

demodulates the frequency-modulated signal. The goal is to translate variations in the carrier

frequency into voltage variations that represent the original audio. This process requires precise

design to avoid distortions.

3. Amplification:

The audio signal obtained after detection is weak and cannot be directly heard. Therefore, an

operational amplifier, such as the LM386, is used to boost its power. This component increases the

amplitude of the signal without altering its content, resulting in a clear audio signal that can be

played through a speaker or headphones.

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