Modulation: Why 455kHz is the IF Frequency

[oufa]

why it is disaster if asignal exists in am at frequency of 455 khz , i mean asignal is at the IF frequency.


also why IF not greater or smaller than 455khz i need to know
thanks

 

[berkeman]

why it is disaster if asignal exists in am at frequency of 455 khz , i mean asignal is at the IF frequency.


also why IF not greater or smaller than 455khz i need to know
thanks

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[TurtleMeister]

why it is disaster if asignal exists in am at frequency of 455 khz , i mean asignal is at the IF frequency.

This should be obvious. If the signal is strong enough to enter the IF amplifiers then it will cause interference by coexisting with the signal you are trying to receive.

also why IF not greater or smaller than 455khz i need to know
thanks

455khz is not the only IF frequency. Other frequencies are used depending on the receiver design, desired receiving band, and number of conversions. For example, 10.7mhz is a common IF for the FM broadcast band receiver.