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A detailed block diagram showing the flow of signals and main components in a color television system, from the camera lens and image sensor through the transmitter and receiver, ending at the color picture tube. Key labeled parts include filters, modulators, signal generators, and matrix units for processing red, green, and blue channels. Figure 5: Essential elements of (A) transmitter, and (B) receiver.
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receiver, in electronics, any of various devices that accept signals, such as radio waves, and convert them (frequently with amplification) into a useful form. Examples are telephone receivers, which transform electrical impulses into audio signals, and radio or television receivers, which accept electromagnetic waves and convert them into sound or television pictures.

This article was most recently revised and updated by Robert Curley.