Intermediate Frequency Formula

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Intermediate Frequency is a frequency to which a carrier wave is shifted as an intermediate step in transmission or reception. Check FAQs
fim=(flo-FRF)
fim - Intermediate Frequency?flo - Local Oscillation Frequency?FRF - Received Signal Frequency?

Intermediate Frequency Example

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Here is how the Intermediate Frequency equation looks like.

70Edit=(125Edit-55Edit)
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Intermediate Frequency Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
fim=(flo-FRF)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
fim=(125Hz-55Hz)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
fim=(125-55)
LAST Step Evaluate
fim=70Hz

Intermediate Frequency Formula Elements

Variables
Intermediate Frequency
Intermediate Frequency is a frequency to which a carrier wave is shifted as an intermediate step in transmission or reception.
Symbol: fim
Measurement: FrequencyUnit: Hz
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Local Oscillation Frequency
Local Oscillation Frequency is that frequency which is used by electronic oscillator along with a mixer to change the frequency of a signal.
Symbol: flo
Measurement: FrequencyUnit: Hz
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Received Signal Frequency
Received Signal Frequency is that frequency which is obtained at the receiver end of a Radio Channel.
Symbol: FRF
Measurement: FrequencyUnit: Hz
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

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How to Evaluate Intermediate Frequency?

Intermediate Frequency evaluator uses Intermediate Frequency = (Local Oscillation Frequency-Received Signal Frequency) to evaluate the Intermediate Frequency, Intermediate Frequency is a frequency to which a carrier wave is shifted as an intermediate step in transmission or reception. Intermediate Frequency is denoted by fim symbol.

How to evaluate Intermediate Frequency using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Intermediate Frequency, enter Local Oscillation Frequency (flo) & Received Signal Frequency (FRF) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Intermediate Frequency

What is the formula to find Intermediate Frequency?
The formula of Intermediate Frequency is expressed as Intermediate Frequency = (Local Oscillation Frequency-Received Signal Frequency). Here is an example- 70 = (125-55).
How to calculate Intermediate Frequency?
With Local Oscillation Frequency (flo) & Received Signal Frequency (FRF) we can find Intermediate Frequency using the formula - Intermediate Frequency = (Local Oscillation Frequency-Received Signal Frequency).
Can the Intermediate Frequency be negative?
No, the Intermediate Frequency, measured in Frequency cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Intermediate Frequency?
Intermediate Frequency is usually measured using the Hertz[Hz] for Frequency. Petahertz[Hz], Terahertz[Hz], Gigahertz[Hz] are the few other units in which Intermediate Frequency can be measured.
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