Definitions

1. noun

A signal produced by the beating of two frequencies, often used in radio communication and measurement.

“The radio engineer used a heterodyne receiver to detect the weak signal from the distant satellite.”

2. verb

To produce a heterodyne signal, especially in a radio receiver or oscillator.

“The engineer had to heterodyne the signal to separate the desired frequency from the unwanted noise.”

3. noun

A device or circuit that produces a heterodyne signal, especially for use in radio communication or measurement.

“The company developed a new heterodyne mixer for use in their high-frequency signal processing systems.”