autodyne
/ˈɔːtoʊˌdaɪn/
noun
- A type of electronic circuit that acts as both an oscillator and a detector, used in early radio receivers.
- The autodyne circuit was a key innovation in early radio technology.
- In the 1920s, autodyne radios were popular because they were simpler than other designs.
- Hobbyists sometimes build autodyne receivers to experiment with vintage electronics.
adjective
- Relating to or being an autodyne circuit or device.
- Autodyne receivers are known for their simplicity and low cost.
- He studied the autodyne principle to understand early radio design.
- The autodyne oscillator combines the functions of a local oscillator and a mixer.