Chapter: Satellite Communication : Space Segment and Satellite Link Design

Inter modulation and interference

Intermodulation interference is the undesired combining of several signals in a nonlinear device, producing new, unwanted frequencies, which can cause interference in adjacent receivers located at repeater sites.

Inter modulation and interference:

Not all interference is a result of intermodulation distortion. It can come from co-channel interference, atmospheric conditions as well as man-made noise generated by medical, welding and heating equipment.

Most intermodulation occurs in a transmitter's nonlinear power amplifier (PA). The next most common mixing point is in the front end of a receiver. Usually it occurs in the unprotected first mixer of older model radios or in some cases an overdriven RF front-end amp.

Intermodulation can also be produced in rusty or corroded tower joints, guy wires, turnbuckles and anchor rods or any nearby metallic object, which can act as a nonlinear "mixer/rectifier" device.

Study Material, Lecturing Notes, Assignment, Reference, Wiki description explanation, brief detail

Satellite Communication : Space Segment and Satellite Link Design : Inter modulation and interference |