Amplitude Modulation All Questions Answers
Amplitude Modulation All Questions Answers
Amplitude Modulation (AM) is a technique used in communication systems in which the amplitude of
a high-frequency carrier wave is varied in accordance with the instantaneous amplitude of the
modulating (message) signal, while the frequency and phase remain constant.
Mathematical Expression:
So,
Components of AM Signal:
2. Derive the expression for an AM wave and illustrate its frequency spectrum.
Starting with the carrier signal c(t) = A_c * cos(w_c * t) and the message signal m(t) = A_m *
cos(w_m * t),
Expanding this:
We get:
The modulation index (mu) is the ratio of the amplitude of the message signal to the amplitude of the
carrier signal:
mu = A_m / A_c
Percentage modulation = mu * 100%
Significance:
- If mu = 1: ideal modulation
Advantages:
- Simple to implement
- Inexpensive receivers
Disadvantages: