interference generator

Definitions

A device designed to produce electromagnetic signals that disrupt or degrade the operation of other electronic equipment or communication systems.

A specialized electronic instrument used in testing to simulate signal noise or jamming conditions for evaluating the robustness of receivers.

Examples

The laboratory technician calibrated the interference generator to test the signal shielding of the new communication device.

Engineers used an interference generator to simulate electromagnetic noise in the testing chamber.

The research team deployed an interference generator to evaluate how the sensor array would perform in a high-noise environment.

Synonyms

jammer signal disruptor noise generator frequency blocker electronic countermeasure transmission scrambler radio frequency jammer

Antonyms

signal booster amplifier repeater transmitter signal enhancer relay transceiver