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The IF filter features steep roll off characteristics which reject all frequencies
other than the IF frequency translated spectrum. The output of the filter
constitutes the input to the detector.
The envelope detector of Figure 12-1 is designed to subject the signal to a half wave
rectification process. The RC time constant should be such that the charge time is fast
and the discharge time is slow. This will ensure that the detector follows the
amplitude variations of the envelope. The RC time constant of the envelope detector
should be designed such that:
One of the main drawbacks of the envelope detector is the effect of the diode voltage
drop Vd. This 0.7 V drop represents a delay between the point where the signal
reaches the input and where the capacitor is able to allow the output to react to the
input. This ultimately results in power lost because the modulation index is restricted
from reaching its optimum level of one. The detector of Figure 12-2 will detect
modulation signals over a range of frequencies with the particular low pass filter
portion supporting a cutoff frequency of 2 kHz for purposes of demonstration.
2 mfm