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The diode detector in an AM radio receiver is usually found _____________?

Correct answer: C. After several stages of amplification

  • A. Before the first RF stage
  • B. After the first RF stage
  • C. After several stages of amplification
  • D. None of the above

Explanation

The diode detector is placed after RF and usually IF amplification so that it receives a sufficiently strong modulated signal. It then rectifies and filters the signal to recover the audio envelope.

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