receiving system

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Definition

Noun: A receiving system is a complete set of electronic components designed and assembled to capture and process incoming radio or television signals. It is the apparatus that accepts electromagnetic waves and converts them into a usable form, such as sound or pictures.

Usage

The term is used to describe the entire technical setup responsible for signal reception. It is a formal, technical term common in engineering, broadcasting, and telecommunications contexts. - The primary function of a receiving system is to select, amplify, and demodulate transmitted signals. - A satellite dish, tuner, and decoder together form a satellite television receiving system.

Examples
  • The laboratory upgraded its radio astronomy receiving system to detect fainter signals from deep space.
  • Early television receiving systems were large and used vacuum tube technology.
  • The quality of the broadcast depends as much on the receiving system as on the transmission equipment.
Advanced Usage
  • "receive system": A less common variant with the same meaning, occasionally used in technical documentation.
    • The spacecraft's receive system was calibrated before the critical data transmission.
Variants and Related Words
  • Receiver (n): A key component or device within a receiving system that performs the core function of signal conversion (e.g., a radio receiver, TV receiver).
  • Reception (n): The act or quality of receiving signals (e.g., poor reception, clear reception).
  • Antenna (n): Often a part of a receiving system, it is the component that captures the electromagnetic waves from the air.
Synonyms
  • Reception apparatus: A formal synonym emphasizing the equipment.
  • Receiver setup: A more general term for the collection of receiving devices.
Related Phrases
  • Signal receiving chain: Refers to the series of components in a receiving system through which the signal passes.
    • Each element in the signal receiving chain must be properly shielded from interference.
Noun
  1. set that receives radio or tv signals

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