MICROWAVE & DIGITAL

COMMUNICATION LAB
LABORATORY MANUAL

DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATIONS ENGG

MALLA REDDY COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
(Sponsored by CMR Educational Society)
(Affiliated to JNTU, Hyderabad)
Secunderabad-14.

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LIST OF EXPERIMENTS

1. CHARACTERISTIC OF THE REFLEX KLYSTRON TUBE

2. CHARACTERISTICS OF GUNN DIODE

3. CHARACTERISTICS OF MULTIHOLE DIRECTIONAL COUPLER

4. DETERMINATION OF STANDING WAVE RATIO AND REFLECTION

COEFFICENT

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5. IMPEDANCE AND FREQUENCY MEASUREMENT

13

6. STUDY OF MAGIC TEE

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7. ATTENUATION MEASUREMENT

19

8. TIME DIVISION MULTIPLEXING

22

9. FREQUENCY SHIFT KEYING

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10. PHASE SHIFT KEYING

33

11. DIFFERNTIAL PHASE SHIFT KEYING

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12. ASK MODULATION & DEMODULATION

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EXPERIMENT NO-1
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE REFLEX KLYSTRON TUBE
Aim: To study the characteristics of the reflex klystron tube and to determine its
electronic tuning range.
Apparatus:
Klystron power supply, klystron mount, isolator, frequency mount, variable
attenuator, detector mount, wave guide stands, oscilloscope, BNC cable, cooling fan.
Theory:
The reflex klystron makes use of velocity modulation to transform a
continuous electron beam into microwave power. Electrons emitted from the cathode
are accelerated and passed through the positive resonator towards negative reflector,
which reflects the electrons and the electrons turn back through the resonator.
Suppose the RF- field exists between the resonators, the electron accelerated or
retarded, as the voltage at an increased velocity and the retarded electrons leave at the
reduced velocity. As a result, returning electrons group together in bunches. As the
electron bunches pass through the resonator, they interact with the voltage at
resonator grids. If the bunches pass the grid at such a time that the electrons are
slowed down by the voltage then energy will be delivered to the resonator, and the
klystron will oscillate. The frequency is primarily determined by the dimensions of
resonant cavity. Hence by changing the volume of the resonator, mechanical tuning of
the klystron is possible. A small frequency change can be obtained by adjusting
repeller voltage. This is called electronic tuning.
Block diagram:

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Model graph:

Procedure:
1. Connect the components and equipments as shown in the block diagram.
2. Set the variable attenuator at the minimum attenuation position.
3. Set the mod. Switch of klystron power supply at CW position, beam voltage
control knob to fully antic lock wise and repeller voltage control knob to fully
clock wise.
4. Rotate the knob of the frequency meter at one side fully.
5. Connect dc mille ampere meter with detector.
6. Switch on the klystron power supply and cooling fan.
7. Put on the beam voltage switch (ht) and rotate the beam voltage knob slowly
up to 300v and observe the beam current which do not increase more than
30ma. Do not change the beam voltage while taking the readings.
8. Change the repeller voltage slowly and watch the current meter set the
maximum deflection in the ammeter.
9. Tune the plunger of klystron mount for maximum output.
10. Rotate the frequency meter slowly and stop at that position, where there is
lowest output on mille ampere meter. Read frequency meter between two
horizontal red lines and vertical marker.
11. Change the reflector voltage and read the current and frequency for each
repeller voltage to get different modes of the klystron.
12. Note the readings in tabular column for every repeller voltage and draw the
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Observation:
Beam voltage (Vo) =300 V, Beam current (I) =21 mA.
Repeller voltage(V)

Reading from CRO

MAX (mm) MIN

Frequency ( GHz)

Result: The characteristics of the reflex klystron have observed.

Questions:
1) What is klystron tube?
2) What is velocity modulation?
3) What is bunching?
4) Importance of multicavity klystron?
5) What is electronic tuning?

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EXPERIMENT NO-2
GUNN DIODE CHARACTERISTICS
Aim: To study the characteristics of the Gunn diode oscillator.
Apparatus:
Gunn power supply, Gunn oscillator with micrometer, Isolator, Tunable
frequency meter, Detector Mount, Ammeter (0-10mA), Cable, Cooling fan.
Theory:
The Gunn Diode makes use of velocity modulation to transform a continuous
electron beam into microwave power. Electrons emitted from the cathode are
accelerated and passed through the positive resonator towards negative reflector,
which reflects the electrons and the electrons turn back through the resonator.
Suppose the RF- field exists between the resonators, the electron accelerated or
retarded, as the voltage at an increased velocity and the retarded electrons leave at the
reduced velocity. As a result, returning electrons group together in bunches. As the
electron bunches pass through the resonator, they interact with the voltage at
resonator grids.
If the bunches pass the grid at such a time that the electrons are slowed down
by the voltage then energy will be delivered to the resonator, and the klystron will
oscillate. The frequency is primarily determined by the dimensions of resonant cavity.
Hence by changing the volume of the resonator, mechanical tuning of the klystron is
possible. A small frequency change can be obtained by adjusting reflector voltage.
This is called electronic tuning.

Block Diagram:
(a)Set Up for Gunn Characteristics

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b) Setup for V-I Characteristics of Gunn Oscillator

Procedure:
1. First connect the Gunn test bench as shown in block diagram (a). Switch on
the Gunn power supply.
2. The Gunn bias is adjusted to 9V (below 10V).
3. The micrometer of the Gunn oscillator is varied.
4. The tunable frequency meter is tuned until there is a dip in the ammeter.
5. The operating frequency can be taken in
terms ofGHz.
6. The Gunn oscillator micrometer reading and the corresponding frequency are
shown in the frequency conversion charts.
7. Similar frequency conversion charts are provided for the frequency meter
reading.
8. Note the frequency corresponding to Gunn oscillator micrometer reading and
the frequency corresponding to frequency meter reading.
9.Both
the
frequency
readings
should
be
the
same.
10. The above procedure is repeated for different values of the Gunn oscillator
micrometer values.
11.For V-I characteristics of Gunn connect the test bench as block diagram.
12. Vary Gunn supply voltage from minimum (i.e. 0V to 6V), note down the
Corresponding Gunn current when it is in current (I) mode.
13. Plot graph between Gunn supply voltage Vs Gunn supply current.
Table:( a)

S.No Gunn Oscillator Micrometer

Reading(mm )

Frequency
(GHz)

Output Current(mA)

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Table:(b )
S.No.
Gunn supply
voltage(V)

Gunn supply
current(mA)

Expected Graphs:

(a)

(b)

RESULT: The Gunn Diode characteristics have observed and the

threshold voltage has found.
Questions:
1. What is GUNN diode ?
2. Draw the equivalent Circuit for GUNN?
3. What are the different modes in GUNN diode oscillator?
4. How many junctions are there in GUNN?
5. Explain the transferred electron effect in GUNN?
6. What are applications of GUNN?

EXPERIMENT NO-3
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CHARACTERISTICS OF MULTIHOLE DIRECTIONAL COUPLER

Aim: To study the function of multihole directional coupler by measuring the
following parameters.
1. Mainline and auxiliary line VSWR.
2. The coupling factor and directivity of the coupler.
Apparatus:
Klystron power supply, klystron mount, isolator, frequency mount, variable
Attenuator, detector mount, wave guide stands, oscilloscope, BNC cable, cooling fan,
Slotted line tunable probe, VSWR meter.
Theory: A directional coupler is a device with which it is possible to measure the
incident and reflected wave separately. It consists of two transmission lines the main
arm and auxiliary arm, electro magnetically coupled to each other. The power
entering , in the main- arm gets divided between port 2 and port 3, and almost no
power comes out in port 4 power entering at port 2 is divided between port 1 and port
4.The coupling factor is defined as
Coupling (C) = 20log p1/p2 (db) where port 2 is matched.
Isolation (I) = 20log p2/p3 (db) where port 1 is matched.
With built in termination and power entering at port 1, the directivity of the coupler is
a measure of separation between incident wave and the reflected wave .directivity is
measured indirectly as follows:
Hence Directivity D= I-C= 20log p2/p1 (db).
Main line VSWR is measured, looking into the main line input terminal when the
matched loads are placed on other terminals.
Main line insertion loss is the attenuation introduced in the transmission line by
insertion of coupler. It is defined as:
Insertion loss = 20log p1/p2(db).
Block diagram:

Procedure:

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Measurement of coupling factor, insertion loss, isolation and directivity:
1. Set up the components and equipments as shown in block diagram.
2. Energize the microwave source for particular frequency of operation.
3. Set modulation selector switch to am position.
4. Remove the multi hole directional coupler and connect the detector mount,
tune the detector for maximum output.
5. Set any reference level of power on VSWR meter with the help of variable
attenuator, gain control knob of VSWR meter, and note down the reading
(reference level let X).
6. Insert the directional coupler as shown in second fig with detector to the
auxiliary port 3 and matched termination to port 2, without changing the
position of variable attenuator and gain control knob of VSWR meter.
7. Note down the reading on VSWR meter on the scale with the help of range db
switch if required. Let it be Y.
8. Calculate coupling factor which will be X-Y =C (db).
9. Now carefully disconnect the detector from the auxiliary port 3 and match
termination from port 2 without disturbing the set-up.
10. Connect the matched termination to the auxiliary port 3 and detector to port 2
measures the reading on VSWR meter. Suppose it is Z.
11. Connect insertion loss X-Z in db.
12. Repeat the steps from 1 to 5.
13. Connect the directional coupler in the reverse direction, i.e. port 2 to
frequency meter side, matched termination to port 1 and detector mount to
port 3. Without disturbing the position of the variable attenuator and gain
control knob of VSWR meter.
14. Measure and note the reading on VSWR meter let it be Yd. X-Yd gives
isolation I (db).
15. Compute the directivity as Y-Yd= I-C.
16. Repeat the same for other frequencies.
Observations:
S.No. X(db) Y(db) Z(db) Yd(db) X-Z(db)

X-Yd(db)

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Result:

Questions:
1) What is directional coupler?
2) How many ports does it have?
3) What is the difference between dc to magic tee?

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EXPERIMENT NO-4
DETERMINATION OF STANDING WAVE RATIO AND
REFLECTION COEFFICENT
Aim: To determine the standing wave ratio and reflection coefficient of X-band
waveguide.
Apparatus:
Klystron power supply, klystron mount, isolator, frequency mount, variable
Attenuator, detector mount, wave guide stands, oscilloscope, BNC cable, cooling fan
Slotted line tunable probe, S-S tuner.
Theory: The electromagnetic field at any point of transmission line may be
considered as the sum of two travelling waves, the incident wave, which propagates
from the source to the load and the reflected wave which propagates towards the
generator. The reflected wave is set up by reflection of incident wave from a
discontinuity in the line or from the load impedance. The superposition of the two
travelling waves, gives rise to a standing wave along the line. The maximum field
strength is found where the waves are in phase and minimum where the two waves
add in opposite phase. The distance between two successive minimum (maximum) is
half the guide wavelength on the line. The ratio of electrical field strength and
incident wave is called reflection coefficient.
The voltage standing wave ratio VSWR is defined as ratio between maximum
and minimum field strength along the line.
Hence VSWR denoted by s is as follows
S= Emax/Emin = [iEi1 + iEr1]/[iEi1 iEr1].
Reflection co efficient () is
=Er/Ei = [Z l - Zo]/ [Z l + Zo]
Where Zl is the load impedance, Zo is characteristics impedance.
The above equation gives following equation
= S-1/S+1.
Block diagram:

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Procedure:
1. Set up the equipment as shown in the block diagram.
2. Keep variable variable attenuator in the minimum attenuated position.
3. Keep the control knobs of VSWR meter as below:
Range db --- 30 db/ 40 db.
Input selector switch----- crystal 200k ohm.
Meter switch ----- normal.
Gain (coarse fine) ----- mid position approx.
4. Keep the control knobs of klystron power as below:
Beam voltage (HT) ---- off.
Mod. Switch ---- AM.
Beam voltage knob ---- fully antic lock wise.
Reflector voltage knob----- fully clockwise.
Am- amplitude knob----- around fully clockwise.
Am- frequency ----- mid position.
5. Switch on the klystron power supply. VSWR meter and cooling fan.
6. Switch on the beam voltage (ht) switch and set beam voltage at 300v.
7. Rotate the repeller voltage knob to get deflection in VSWR meter.
8. Tune the output by tuning the reflector voltage, amplitude and frequency of
AM modulation.
9. Tune plunger of klystron mount and probe for maximum deflection in
VSWR meter=1.
10. If required, change the range db- switch, and gain control knob to get
deflection in the scale of VSWR meter.
11. As you move probe along the slotted line, the deflection will change.
A. Measurement of low VSWR:
1. Move the probe along the slotted line to get maximum deflection in
VSWR meter.
2. Adjust the VSWR meter gain control knob until the meter indicates 1.0 on
normal VSWR scale.
3. Keep the entire control knob as it is, move the probe to next minimum
position. Read the VSWR on scale.
B. Measurement of high VSWR:
1. Set the depth of S S-S tuner slightly more for maximum VSWR.
2. Move the probe along with slotted line until a minimum is indicated.
3. Adjust the VSWR meter gain control knob to obtain a reading of 3 db in
the normal db scale (0- 10 db) of VSWR.
4. Move the probe to the left on slotted line until the deflection is 6 db or 0
db obtain on 0 ---10 db scale. Note the record the probe position on slotted
line let it is d1.
5. Repeat the step 3 and then move the probe right along the slotted line until
deflection is 6 db or 0 db obtain on 0--- 10 db normal db scale. Let it be
d2.
6. Replace the S-S tuner and termination by short.
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Measure the distance (d) between two successive minima position of
probe. Twice this distance is guide wavelength : g
8. Compute SWR from the following equation :
7.

VSWR (s) = g/ ((d1~ d2)).

Observations:
Beam voltage:
Volts.
Beam current:
mA.
Operating frequency of klystron =
GHz.
d1 =( )mm, d2 =( )mm, d11 =( )mm,d12=( )mm ,g= 2( d12 ~ d11).
VSWR(S) = g/ 3.14( d1 ~ d2).
Result: The standing wave ratio and reflection coefficient of the wave guide has
determined and observed.

Questions:
1) What is standing wave?
2) What is reflection coefficient?
3) When do standing waves form?
4) How they are useful in microwave engg?
5) What is min. value of VSWR?
6) What is range of reflection coefficient?

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EXPERIMENT NO-5
IMPEDANCE AND FREQUENCY MEASUREMENT
Aim: To calculate the impedance of the given load and measure the frequency
of the Klystron.
Apparatus:
1. Reflex Klystron power supply.
2. Reflex Klystron tube with mount
3. Isolator or Circulator or Attenuator
4. VSWR meter
5. Tunable frequency meter
6. Slotted section with tunable probe and movable probe carriage
7. Shorting plate
8. Loads (Inductive window, Capacitive window, Slide screw tuner,
Pyramidal Horn antenna, H-horn antenna, E-horn Antenna)
Theory: The reflex klystron makes use of velocity modulation to transform a
continuous electron beam into microwave power. Electrons emitted from the cathode
are accelerated and passed through the positive resonator towards negative reflector,
which reflects the electrons and the electrons turn back through the resonator.
Suppose the RF- field exists between the resonators, the electron accelerated or
retarded, as the voltage at an increased velocity and the retarded electrons leave at the
reduced velocity. As a result, returning electrons group together in bunches. As the
electron bunches pass through the resonator, they interact with the voltage at
resonator grids.
If the bunches pass the grid at such a time that the electrons are slowed down
by the voltage then energy will be delivered to the resonator, and the klystron will
oscillate. The frequency is primarily determined by the dimensions of resonant cavity.
Hence by changing the volume of the resonator, mechanical tuning of the klystron is
possible. A small frequency change can be obtained by adjusting reflector voltage.
This is called electronic tuning.
Block Diagram:-

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Procedure:1. Connect the Reflex Klystron microwave test bench as per the block diagram.
2. Keep the Modulation switch in CW mode.
3. Adjust the repeller voltage (Vr) in maximum position.
4. Switch on the power supply and HT is ON condition.
5. Adjust beam current slowly, by increasing the beam voltage (Vo) slowly till the
beam current reaches 21mA to 23mA. Do not change the beam voltage, repeller
Voltage and beam current throughout the experiment.
6. Note the output current. Tune the frequency meter and observe the dip in the
ammeter and note the corresponding frequency (i.e. operational frequency).
7. Detune the frequency meter.
8. Keep the modulation switch in AM mode.
9. Connect the tunable probe of the slotted section and VSWR meter using
BNC cable.
10.Connect the required load to the slotted section .
11. Keep Range switch of VSWR meter in 30dB or 40 dB position.
12. Keep meter selector in normal position and input selection in Xtal position.
13. Keep the tunable probe at extreme right by using probe carriage of slotted
section.
14. Tune the probe so that the indicator in VSWR meter will move towards 1.
15. Adjust the amplitude and frequency of modulation so that the indicator in
VSWR meter move towards 1 in upper scale.
16. Now adjust the fine and coarse so that indicator is positioned on 1
17. Now the probe is on Vmax position, move the probe carriage such that indicator
Is deflected away from 1 and a dip is observed on meter. Now the probe is
positioned in Vmin position. The meter reading directly gives the VSWR.
18. If the range switch is placed on 30db the reading must be taken from 1 to 3
scale. If the range switch is 40 db position, 3 to 10 scale is considered. If the
variation of probe carriage in the above two scales exceeded then change the
range switch to 50db and consider the scale 1 to 3 multiplied by 10.If the
reading is beyond the scale then change the range switch to 60 db and
consider 3 to 10 scale multiplied by 10.
19. Plot the smith chart for the observed values of VSWR for corresponding
Loads and then calculate the normalized load impedance from the smith chart.
20. Find the required load impedance for the corresponding load according to the
Given formula.
FORMULAs

:
c=2a,

o =120, a=2.25cm

o = o/1-(o/c)2 , o = 120 , o =c/f and c = 2a where a = 2.25 cm.

Zl/Zo = normalized load impedance (from the smith chart)
Load impedance (Zl) = Zo * normalized load impedance

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RESULT:The frequency of the given X-band has found and the load impedance has
determined.
Questions:
1. Indicate the frequency Vs wave length for X-band?
2. Explain the principle of isolator & circulator?
3. Explain the principle of frequency meter?
4. What type of frequency meter used in microwave test bench?

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EXPERIMENT NO-6
STUDY OF MAGIC TEE
Aim: To study the scattering parameters of magic tee.
Apparatus:
Klystron power supply, klystron mount, isolator , frequency mount, variable
attenuator, detector mount, wave guide stands, oscilloscope, BNC cable, cooling fan
magic tee, matched termination , accessories
Theory:
Magic tee is also known as hybrid tee or E-H plane tee. It is used to obtain
completely matched three part tee junction. Magic tee can be used to measure the
impedance as a duplexer and as a mixer. The reflex klystron makes use of velocity
modulation to transform a continuous electron beam into microwave power. Electrons
emitted from the cathode are accelerated and passed through the positive resonator
towards negative reflector, which reflects the electrons and the electrons turn back
through the resonator. Suppose the RF- field exists between the resonators, the
electron accelerated or retarded, as the voltage at an increased velocity and the
retarded electrons leave at the reduced velocity. As a result, returning electrons group
together in bunches. As the electron bunches pass through the resonator, they interact
with the voltage at resonator grids.
If the bunches pass the grid at such a time that the electrons are slowed down
by the voltage then energy will be delivered to the resonator, and the klystron will
oscillate. The frequency is primarily determined by the dimensions of resonant cavity.
Hence by changing the volume of the resonator, mechanical tuning of the klystron is
possible. A small frequency change can be obtained by adjusting reflector voltage.
This is called electronic tuning.
Procedure:
VSWR measurement of the ports:
1. Set up the components and equipment as shown in block diagram keeping Earm towards slotted line and matched termination to other parts.
2. Energize the microwave source for particular frequency of operation.
3. Measure the VSWR of E- arm as described in measurement of SWR for low
and medium value.
4. Connect another arm to slotted line and terminate the other port with matched
termination. Measure the VSWR as above. Similarly VSWR of any port can
be measured.
Measurement of Isolation and coupling factor:
1. Remove the tunable probe and magic tee from the slotted line and connect the
detector mount to slotted line.
2. Energize the microwave source for particular frequency of operation and tune
the detector mount for maximum output.
3. With the help of variable attenuator and gain control knob of VSWR meter set
any power level in the VSWR meter and note down, readings, let it be port 2.
4. Without disturbing the position of variable attenuator and gain control knob
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slotted line, detector to e- arm and matched termination to arm1 and arm 2 .
Note down the reading of VSWR meter .let it be port 4.
5. Determine the coupling coefficient from equation given the theory port.
6. Determine the isolation between the port 3 and port 4 on port 3= port 4 in db.
7. Repeat the same experiment for the other ports.
8. Repeat the same experiment for other frequencies

Blockdiagram:

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OBSERVATIONS:
P1 =
P2 =
P3 =

P3 = P1 + P2.
P4 = P1

- P2

Result: The characteristics of the magic tee have observed and the scattering
parameters of the magic tee are calculated.

Questions:
1) What is magic tee?
2) How many ports does it have?
3) Difference between magic tee to directional coupler?
4) What is magic behind this?

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EXPERIMENT NO-7
ATTENUATION MEASUREMENT
AIM: To study insertion loss and attenuation of an attenuator
APARATUS:
1. Microwave source Klystron tube (2k25)
2. Isolator (xI-621)
3. Frequency meter (xF-710)
4. Variable attenuator (XA-520)
5. Slotted line (XS-651)
6. Tunable probe (XP-655)
7. Detector mount (XD-451)
8. Matched termination (XL-400)
9. Test attenuator
a) Fixed
b) Variable
10. Klystron power supply & Klystron mount
11. Cooling fan
12. BNC-BNC cable
13. VSWR or CRO

THEORY:

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The attenuator is a two port bidirectional device which attenuates some power
when inserted into a transmission line.
Attenuation A (dB) = 10 log (P1/P2)
Where P1 = Power detected by the load without the attenuator in the line
P2 = Power detected by the load with the attenuator in the line.
PROCEDURE:
1. Connect the equipments as shown in the above figure.
2. Energize the microwave source for maximum power at any frequency of
operation.
3. Connect the detector mount to the slotted line and tune the detector
mount also for max deflection on VSWR or on CRO.
4. Set any reference level on the VSWR meter or on CRO with the help of
variable attenuator. Let it be P1.
5.Carefully disconnect the detector mount from the slotted line without
disturbing any position on the setup place the test variable attenuator to
the slotted line and detector mount to O/P port of test variable attenuator.
6. Keep the micrometer reading of text variable attenuator to zero and
record the readings of VSWR meter or on CRO. Let it to be P2. Then
the insertion loss of test attenuator will be P1-P2 db.
7.For measurement of attenuation of fixed and variable attenuator. Place
the test attenuator to the slotted line and detector mount at the other port
of test attenuator. Record the reading of VSWR meter or on CRO. Let it
be P3 then the attenuation value of variable attenuator for particular
position of micrometer reading of will be P1-P3 db.
8.In case the variable attenuator change the micro meter reading and record
the VSWR meter or CRO reading. Find out attenuation value for different
position of micrometer reading and plot a graph.
9.Now change the operating frequency and all steps should be repeated for
finding frequency sensitivity of fixed and variable attenuator.
Note:1. For measuring frequency sensitivity of variable attenuator the position of
micrometer reading of the variable attenuator should be same for all
frequencies of operation.

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EXPECTEDGRAPH:

RESULT:
The attenuation and insertion loss of the wave guide have calculated.

QUESTIONS:
1. What is attenuation?
2. How many types of attenuators are there?
3. What is insertion loss?
4. What is the min value of insertion loss?
5. What are the methods used for measuring attenuation?
6. What are the methods used for measuring insertion loss?

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EXPERIMENT NO-8
TIME DIVISION MULTIPLEXING & DEMULTIPLEXING
AIM:
1. Study of 4 Channel Analog Multiplexing and Demultiplexing Techniques.
2. Study of the effect of sampling frequency variation on the output.
3. Study of input signal amplitude on the output.
APPARATUS:
1. TIME DIVISION MULTIPLEXING & DEMULTIPLEXING Trainer.
2 .C.R.O (30 MHz)
3. Patch chords.
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:

Theory:The TDM is used for Transmitting several analog message signals over a
communication channel by dividing the time frame into slots, one slot for each
message signal. The four input signals, all band limited by the input filters are
sequentially sampled, the output of which is a PAM waveform containing samples of
the input signals periodically interlaced in time. The samples from adjacent input
message channels are separated by Ts/M, where M is the number of input channels. A
set of M pulses consisting of one sample from each of the input M-input channels is
called a frame.
At the receiver the samples from individual channels are separated by
carefully synchronizing and is critical part TDM. The samples from each channel are
filtered to reproduce the original message signal. There are two levels of
synchronization. Frame synchronization is necessary to establish when each group of
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samples begin and word synchronization is necessary to property separate the samples
within each frame.
Besides the space diversity & frequency diversity there is a method of sending
multiple analog signals on a channel using TIME DIVISION MULTIPLEXING &
DEMULTIPLEXING Technique.
Circuit Description:Function Generator Circuit:A 4.096 MHz clock is used to derive the modulating signal, which is
generated by an oscillator circuit comprising a 4.096MHz crystal and three
74HC04(U2) inverter gates. this 4.096 MHz clock is then divided down in frequency
by a factor of 4096, by binary counter 74HC4040(U3), to produce 50% duty cycle, 64
KHz square wave on pin no.1 of U4, and 32KHz square wave on pin no.4. 32 KHz
square wave is given to pin no.2 of IC NE555(U7) which act as a monostable
multivibrator. Potentiometer P5 adjust the pulse width. 64KHz square wave is fed to
the four bit binary counter on pin no.1 to produce 4KHz square wave at pin no.6. this
goes to pin no.13. this signal clocks to the second half of the counter to produce
square wave at following frequencies.

Counter output
2QD
2QC
2QB
2QA

Frequency
250Hz
500Hz
1 KHz
2 KHz

Each of these square wave outputs is then fed to its own low pass filter circuits
TL072(U8,U9). Which generates corresponding sine wave outputs. The amplitude of
this sine wave can be varied by potentiometers P1,P2,P3,P4 respectively. These sine
wave outputs are available at TP1,TP2,TP3,TP4 respectively and have amplitudes
upto 10V max.
Transmitter Block:Each modulating signal is applied to IC TLO74(U6)(pin nos. 3,5,10,12
respectively). This IC buffers the applied signal and is fed to pin nos.3,14,11,6
respectively of IC DG211(U5). The pulse input(32KHz(clock)) is applied to pin nos.
1,16,9,8 of U5. Corresponding PAM outputs are available at test points
Tp5,Tp6,Tp7,Tp8 respectively. These each PAM outputs are applied to IC 4052(U1).
Which is act as multiplexer.
4 Channel Demultiplexer:The multiplexed PAM signal is given to the 4 channel Demultiplexer input at
pin 3(TP12). The A& B timing wave forms selects the channel and accordingly
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these separated demultiplexed outputs are monitored at test points 13,14,15,16
respectively.
Low Pass Filter:Each separated PAM outputs are being connected to corresponding channels
butter worth Low Pass Filter. This is 4th order filter having roll of rate of
24db/octave(40db/decade) and cut-off frequency of 250Hz,500Hz,1KHz,2KHz
respectively. The output of these filters goes to corresponding sockets termed as
CH1,CH2,CH3,CH4. The reconstructed signal can be monitored at test points
17,18,19,20 respectively. These outputs are at lower amplitude.
PROCEDURE:Multiplexing:1.
2.
3.
4.

Connect the circuit as shown in diagram 1..

Switch ON the power supply.
Set the amplitude of each modulating signal as 5v peak-peak.
Monitor the outputs at test points 5,6,7,8. these are natural sampling PAM
outputs.
5. Observe the outputs varying the duty cycle pot(P5). The PAM outputs will
varying with 10% to 50% duty cycle.
6. Try varying the amplitude of modulating signal corresponding each
channel by using amplitude pots P1,P2,P3,P4. Observe the effect on all
outputs.
7. Observe the TDM output at pin no.13 (at TP9) OF 4052. all the
multiplexer channel are observed during the full period of the clock(1/32
KHz).
Demultiplexing & Low Pass Filter:1.
2.
3.
4.

Connect the circuit as shown in diagram 2.

Observe the demultiplexed outputs at test points 13,14,15,16 respectively.
Observe by varying the duty cycle pot P5 and see the effect on the outputs.
Observe the low pass filter outputs for each channel at test points
17,18,19,20 and at sockets channels CH1,CH2,CH3,CH4. These signals
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EXPECTED WAVEFORMS

RESULT:

Time division multiplexing and Demultiplexing waveforms are verified.

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QUESTIONS:
1.Draw the TDM signal with 2 signals being multiplexed over the channel?
2.Define guard time & frame time?
3.Explain block schematic of TDM?
4.How TDM differ from FDM?
5.What type of filter is used at receiver end in TDM system?
6.what are the applications of TDM?
7.If 2 signal band limited to 3 kHz, 5KHz & are to be time division multiplexed. What
is
the maximum permissible interval between 2 successive samples.?
8.Is the bandwidth requirement for TDM & EDM will be same?
9.Is the circuitry needed in FDM.?
10.Is TDM system is relatively immune to interference with in channels (inter channel
cross talk) as compared to FDM?
11.Is the FDM susceptible to harmonic distortion compared to TDM?
12.In what aspects, TDM is superior to FDM?

EXPERIMENT NO-9

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FREQUENCY SHIFT KEYING

AIM:
1. To generate FSK Modulation,
2. To Demodulate the FSK signals,
3.To generate
NRZ(L),RZ,NRZ(M),BIPHASE(MARK),BIPHASE(MANCHESTER).
APPARATUS:
1.Frequency Shift Keying kit
2.C.R.O (30MHz)
3.Patch cords
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:

THEORY:

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Binary FSK is a form of constant-amplitude angle modulation and the
modulating signal is a binary pulse stream that varies between two discreate voltage
levels but not continuous changing analog signal. In FSK, the carrier amplitude(Vc)
remains constant with modulation and the carrier radian frequency(wc) shifts by an
amount equal to +w/2. The frequency shift is proportional to the amplitude and
polarity of the input binary signal. For example, a binary 1 could be +1 volt and a
binary zero could be -1 volt producing frequency shifts of +delta(w)/2 and delta(w)/2
respectively. The rate at which the carrier frequency shifts is equal to the rate of
change of the binary input signal vm(t). thus the output carrier frequency
deviates(shifts) between wc+delta(w)/2 and wc-delta(w)/2 at the rate equal to fm.
Data Formating:A modulation code is defined as a rule by which a serial train of binary data is
converted to a signal suitable for transmission. Some of the commonly used codes are
listed for study in this experiment. There are few others which are outside the scope of
this experiment.
In serial data transmission, a symbol is a signal level that is held for a length
of time. The capacity of a channel is the symbol rate. This is the symbols per second
or baud. Channel capacity has the units of symbols per second or baud. Some
modulation codes require several symbols per bit of data. For example self clocking
codes require two symbols per bit of data. The various codes are described below.
Relative features of the codes are given in the table. The waveform diagram the
patterns for the serial train 11001100.
Non-return to zero(NRZ):This is level type code and is one that is widel used in serial data transmission.
A 0 is low level and a 1 is a high level.

Return to Zero(RZ):This is an impulse type code where a 1 is represented by a high level that
returns to zero. Its advantage is power conservation as transmission takes place only
for 1.
NRZ(M):If the logic 0 is to be transmitted the new level is inverse of the previous
level i.e., change in level occurs. If 1 is transmitted the level remains unchanged.

Biphase(Mark):This is an edge type invertible self-clocking code in which each bit cell starts
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Biphase(Manchester):This is a level type of code in which a 1 bit cell is initially high and then has
a high to low transition in the middle of the bit cell. A 0 bit cell is initially low and
has a low to high transition in the middle of the bit cell.
Circuit Description:Data clock Generator:The bit clock generator is design around the tim IC 555(U1) operated in
astable mode. The 100Kohm preset P1 in conjunction with .0047microfarad capacitor
in the timing circuit facilitates the frequency to be set and at any chosen value from
300Hz to 1KHz. This output is available at TP1.
Data Selection:The 8 bit parallel load serial shift IC 74165(U2) is used to generate the
required word pattern. A dip switch is used to set ONE&ZERO pattern. The bit
pattern set by the switch is parallely loaded by controlling the logic level at pin 1. The
last stage output Q7 is coupled to the first stage input D0 in the shift register. The
serial shift clock is given at pin 2. The 8 bit data set by the switch and loaded with the
register parallely is now shifted serially right and circulated respectively. Thus the 8
bit word pattern is generated cyclically which is used as modulating signal in the FSK
modulator. It is available at TP12.

FSK MODULATION:The XR-2206 can be operated with two separate timing resistors, R24 and
R25, connected to the timing pin 7 and 8, respectively. Depending on the polarity of
the logic signal at pin 9, either one or the other of these timing resistors is activated. If
pin 9 is open-circuited or connected to a bias voltage>2V, only R24 is activated.
Similarly, if the voltage level at pin 9 is<1v, only R25 is activated. Thus, the output
frequency can be keyed between two levels. F1 and F2.
F1=1/R24C9 and f2=1/R25C9. In our circuit R24=3.9Kohm, R25=6.8Kohm,
C9= 100nf.
For split-supply operation, the keying voltage at pin 9 is referenced to V. the FSK
output can be monitored at TP8.

Demodulation:Square Wave Converter:-

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The incoming FSK modulated signal can be monitored at TP9.This signal is

then attenuated by resistor network R43,R44 then AC coupled via capacitor C12 to
remove any dc component in the signal. The signal is connected to SIGIN input of the
U12. The signal is first squared up by an inbuilt comparator and is connected to one
of the input of on chip2 input EX-OR gate. The other 5 input of the gate is connected
to the COMPIN input of IC U12. The output is monitored at TP10.
PLL Detector:A very useful application of the 565 PLL is as a FSK demodulator. In the 565
PLL the frequency shift is usually accomplished by driving a VCO with the binary
data signal so that the two resulting frequencies correspond to the logic 0 and logic 1
states of the binary data signal. The frequencies corresponding to logic 1 and logic 0
states are commonly called the mark and space frequencies.
Capacitive coupling is used at the input to remove a dc level. As the signal
appears at the input of the 565, the loop to the input frequency and tracks it between
the two frequencies with a corresponding dc shift at the output. Preset p2 and
capacitor C15 determine the free-running frequency of the VCO. A three-stage RC
ladder filter is used to remove the carrier component from the output. The high cutoff
frequency of the ladder filter is chosen to be approximately halfway between the max
keying rate and twice the input frequency.
This output signal can be made logic compatible by connecting voltage
comparator(u11) between the output of ladder filter and pin 6 of PLL.
Phase Adjustment Circuit:U17,U18 used as phase adjustment circuit. The output of voltage comparator
is fed yto pin 2 of U17 which is connected as monostable mode. And the output of
U17 is again fed to U18. The output is available at pin 3 of U18 can be monitored at
TP11. This is serial date of output.
PROCEDURE:
Modulation:-

1. Switch ON the power supply.

2. Set the data selection switch (DATA SELECTION) to the desired
code(say 11001100).
3. Set the switch (DATA ON-OFF) ON position. Observe the 8 bit Word
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4. Observe the data clock at TP1 and also observe the NRZ(L) at TP2,RZ at
TP3,NRZ(M) at TP4, BIPHASE(MARK) at TP5,BIPHASE(MANCHESTER)
at TP6.
5.Connect the patch cord as shown in diagram 1.Observe the corresponding
FSK output at(when data is logic 1, the frequency is high and data is logic
0 the frequency is low)TP8.
6. Repeat the step 5 for other inputs.(like NRZ(M),RZ,BIPHASE) observe the
corresponding FSK outputs.
7. Now change the data selection and repeat the above steps 3 to 6 and observe
the corresponding FSK outputs.
Demodulation:1. Connect the patch cords as shown in diagram.
2. The incoming FSK input is observed at TP9.
3. The output of square wave converter is available at TP10. The serial data
output is available at TP11.
4. Repeat the above steps 1,2,3 for other serial data inputs and observe the
corresponding serial data outputs. These outputs are true replica of the orginal
inputs.
EXPECTED WAVEFORMS:

RESULT: FSK output is verified.

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QUESTIONS:
1.Explain the concept of FSK?
2.Compare ASK, FSK & PSK?
3.Draw the waveforms of FSK?
4.What is M-ray signaling? What is its advantages over 2-ary signaling?
5.What are the different data coding formats & draw the waveforms what is
advantages of Manchaster coding over other formats?
6.Explain the demodulation scheme of FSK?
7.What is the formula for Band Width required in FSK?
8.What is the minimum B.W for an FSK signal transmitting at 2000bps(haif
duplex),if carriers are separated by 3KHz?
9.Is the FSK spectrum, a combination of two ASK spectra centered around two
frequencies?
10.Is the FSK band width is more than ASK band width for a given band rate?
11.Is it more susceptible to noise than ASK?
12.What are the limiting factors of FSK?
13.Is the band rate & bit rate are same for FSK?

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PHASE SHIFT KEYING

AIM: Study of carrier Modulation techniques by phase shift keying method.

APPARATUS:

1. PSK MODULATION AND DEMODULATION Trainer.

2. 30MHz Dual Trace Oscilloscope.
3.Patch chords
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:

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Theory:To transmit the digital data from one place to another, we have to choose the
transmission medium. The simplest possible method to connect the transmitter to the
receiver with a piece of wire. This works satisfactorily for short distances in some
cases. But for long distance communication & in situations like communication with
the aircraft, ship, vehicle this is not feasible. Here we have to opt for the radio
transmission.
It is not possible to send the digital data directly over the antenna because the
antenna of practiced size works on very high frequencies, much higher than our data
transmission rate.
To able to transmit the data over antenna, we have to module the signal i.e.,
phase, frequency or amplitude etc. is varied in accordance with the digital data. At
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receiver we separate the signal from digital information by the process of
demodulation. After this process we are left with high frequency signal which we
discard & the digital information, which we utilize.
Modulation also allows different data streams to be transmitted over the same
channel.
This process is called as multiplexing & result in a considerable saving in
bandwidth no of channels to be used. Also it increases the channel efficiency.
The variation of particular parameter variation of the carrier wave give rise to
various modulation techniques. Some of the basic modulation techniques ASK,FSK,
PSK,DPSK,QPSK.

Phase-shift Keying(PSK):The PSK is a form of angle modulated, constant amplitude digital modulation.
Digital communications because important with the expansion of the use of
computers and data processing, and have continued to develop into a major industry
providing the interconnection of computer peripherals and transmission of data
between distant sites. Phase shift keying is a relatively new system, in which the
carrier may be phase shifted by +90 degree for a mark, and by-90 degrees for a space.
PSK has a number of similarities to FSK in may aspects, as in FSK, frequency of the
carrier is shifted according to the modulating square wave.

Circuit Description:In this IC 8038 is a basic wave form generator which generates sine, square,
triangle waveforms. The sine wave generated by this 8038 IC is used as carrier signal
to the system. This square wave is used as a clock input to a decade counter which
generates the modulating data outputs.

The digital signal applied to the modulation input for PSK generation is
bipolar i.e. have equal positive and negative voltage levels. When the modulating
input is negative the output of modulator is a sine wave in phase with the carrier
input. Where as for the positive voltage levels, the output of modulator is a sine wave
which is shifted out of phase by 180 degree from the carrier input compared to the
differential data stream. This happens because the carrier input is now multiplied by
the negative constant level.
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Thus the output changes in phase when a change in polarity of the modulating
signal results. Fig shows the functional blocks of the PSK modulator & demodulator.
Modulation:IC CD 4051 is an analog multiplexer to which carrier is applied with and
without 180 degree phase shift to the two multiplex inputs of the IC. Modulating data
input is applied to its control input. Depending upon the level of the control signal,
carrier signal applied with or without phase shift is steered to the output. the 180
degree phase shift to the carrier signal created by an operational amplifier using 741C.
Demodulation:During the demodulation the PSK signal is converted into a +5volts square
wave signal using a transistor and is applied to one input of an EX-OR gate. To the
second input of the gate carrier signal is applied after conversion into a +5volts signal.
So the EX-OR gate output is equalient to the modulating data signal.

PROCEDURE:
1. Now switch ON the trainer and see that the supply LED glows.
2. Observe the carrier output at TP1.
3. Observe the data outputs(D1,D2,D3,D4).
4. Now the connect the carrier output TP1 to the carrier input of PSK modulator
TP2 using patch chord(as shown in dig 1).
5. Connect the d1 to data input of PSK modulator TP3(As shown.in dig 1).
6. Observe the phase shifted PSK output waveform on CRO on channel 1 and
corresponding data output on channel 2.
7. Repeat the steps 4,5,6 for data outputs D2,D3,D4 and observe the PSK outputs.
8. connect the PSK modulation output TP6 to the PSK input of demodulation
TP4(as shown in dig 2).
9. connect the carrier output TP1 to the carrier input of PSK demodulation TP5.(As
shown in dig 2).
10. Now, observe the PSK demodulated output at TP7 on CRO at channel 1 and
corresponding data output on channel 2.
11. the demodulated output is true replica of data output.
12. Repeat the steps 8 to 10 for other data outputs D2,D3,D4.

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EXPECTEDWAVEFORMS:

RESULT: Phase shift keying wave forms are observed.

QUESTIONS
1. Explain the concept of PSK?
2. Compare ASK, FSK, PSK?
3. Draw the waveforms of PSK?
4. What is M-ary signaling? What are its advantages over 2-ary signaling?
5. Explain the demodulation scheme of PSK?.
6. What is the advantage of PSK over ASK, FSK?
7. Will the smaller variations in the signal can be detected reliably by PSK?
8. Can we transmit data twice as for using 4-PSK as we can using 2-PSK?
9. What is the minimum B.W required in PSK?
10. Is the B.W in PSK is same as in ASK?
11. Is the maximum bit rate in PSK is greater than ASK?
12. Is the maximum baud ate in PSK & ASK are same?

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EXPERIMENT NO-11
DIFFERENTIAL PHASE SHIFT KEYING
AIM: To study operation Differential Phase shift Keying modulation &
demodulation Techniques.
APPARATUS:
1.DPSK MODULATION & DEMODULATION Trainer.
2. Oscilloscope 30MHz, Dual Channel
3. Path chords.
BLOCK DIAGRAM:

fig (1.1)

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fig(1.2)

THEORY:
To transmit the digital data from one place to another, we have to
choose the transmission medium. The simplest possible method to connect the
transmitter to the receiver with a piece of wire. This works satisfactorily for short
distances in some cases. But for long distance communication & institutions like
communication with the aircraft, ship, vehicle this is not feasible. Here we have to
opt for the radio transmission.
It is not possible to send the digital data directly over the antenna
because the antenna of practiced size works on very high frequencies, much
higher than our data transmission rate.
To be able to transmit the data over antenna, we have to module the
signal i.e. phase, frequency or amplitude etc. is varied in accordance with the
digital data. At receiver we separate the signal from digital information by the
process of demodulation. After this process we are left with high frequency
signal(called as carrier signal) which we discard & the digital information, which
we utilize.
Modulation also allows different data streams to be transmitted over
the same channel(transmission medium).
This process is called asMulteplexing& result in a considerable saving in
bandwidth no of channels to be used. Also it increases the channel efficiency.
The variation of particular parameter variation of the carrier wave give
rise to various modulation techniques. Some of the basic modulation techniques
are ASK,FSK,PSK,DPSK&QPSK.

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Differential Phase-Shift Keying(DPSK):The DPSK is a non-coherent version of PSK. In coherent detection, the carrier
waves phase reference should be known for obtaining optimum error
performance.(However it is impractical to have knowledge of the carrier phase at
the receiver).
The DPSK eliminates the need for a coherent reference signal at the
receiver by combining two basic operations at the transmitter:
1.Differential Encoding of the input binary wave
2.Phase-shift keying
And hence the name differential phase shift keying. Thus to send symbol
0,we phase advance the current signal waveform by 180 degrees and to send 1, we
have the phase of the current signal waveform unchanged. The receiver is
equipped with a storage capability so that it can measure the relative phase
difference between the wave forms received during two successive bit intervals.
Provided that the unknown phase contained in the received wave varies slowly
(slow enough and considered essentially constant over two bit intervals), the
phase difference between waveforms received in two successive bit intervals will
be independent of .

Circuit Description:In this IC 8038 is a basic wave form generator which generates
since,square,triangle waveforms. The sine wave generated by this 8038 IC is used as
carrier signal to the system. This square wave is used as a clock input to a decade counter
which generates the modulating data outputs.
The digital signal applied to the modulation input for DPSK generation is bipolar
i.e. have equal positive and negative voltage levels. When the modulating input is
negative the output of modulator is a sinewave in phase with the carrier input. Where as
for the positive voltage levels,the output of modulator is a sinewave which is shifted out
of phase by 180 degrees from the carrier input compared to the differential data stream.
This happens because the carrier input is now multiplied by the negative constant level.
Thus the output changes in phase when a change in polarity of the modulating
signal results. Fig shows the functional blocks of the DPSK modulator &demodulator.
Modulation:The differential signal to the modulating signal is generated using an X-OR gate
and 1-bit delay circuit(it is shown in fig).CD 4051 is an analog multiplexer to which
carrier is applied with and without 180 degrees phase shift(created by using an
operational amplifier connected in inverting amplifier mode) to the two inputs of the
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ICTL084.Differential signal generated by X-OR gate is given to the multiplexers control
signal input. depending upon the level of the control signal,carrier signal applied with or
without phase shift is steered to the output. 1-bit delay generation of differential signal to
the input is created by using a D-flip-flop(IC7474).

Demodulation:During the demodulation, the DPSK signal is converted into a +5V square wave
signal using a transistor and is applied to one input of an X-OR gate. to the second input
of the gate, carrier signal is applied after conversion into a +5V signal. So the X-OR gate
output is equivalent to the differential signal of the modulating data. This differential data
is applied to one input of an X-OR gate and to the second input, after 1-bit delay the same
signal is given. So the output of this X-OR gate is modulating signal.
Output Waveforms:To see the DPSK demodulation process, examine the input of DPSK demodulator
with the demodulatos output.
Check the various test points provided at the output of the functional blocks of the
DPSK demodulator. This will help you fully grasp the DPSK demodulation
technique.

Figure 1.4:
b(t)

b(t)

Phase

00

1800

1800

1800

00

1800

B(t)

Phase

1800

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Figure 1.5 Example for Complete DPSK operation (with arbitary bit as 0):
Message signal(to be transmitted)

Encoded data(differential data)

Trasnmitted signal phase:

1800

00

00

00

1800

00

Received signal phase :

1800

00

00

00

1800

00

Encoded data(differential data)

Message signal (Demodulation)

PROCEDURE:
1. Now switch ON the trainer and see that the supply LED glows.
2. connect data output from 4(D1,D2,D3,D4) data outputs to the data input of the
DPSK modulator TP7.
3. connect clock output TP1 to the clock input of the DPSK modulator TP8.
4. Now connect carrier output TP2 to the carrier input of the DPSK modulator
TP10.
5. Observe the differential data output on the CRO at TP9 test point as shown
on the front panel.
6. observe the phase shifted DPSK output waveform on the CRO corresponding
to the differential data output.
7. connect DPSK MODULATOR output TP11 to the DPSK input of the
DEMODULATOR TP12.
8. connect carrier output TP2 to the carrier input of the DPSK Demodulator
TP13.
9. Also connect clock output TP1 to the clock input of the DPSK demodulator
TP14.
10. Now observe the DPSK demodulated output waveform TP15 on the CRO.

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EXPECTEDWAVEFORMS:

RESULT: The operation of DPSK modulation and de modulation is verified.

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QUESTIONS:
1.How does DPSK differ from PSK?
2.Explain theoretical modulation & demodulation of DPSK using arbitrary bit
sequence and assuming initial bit 0 and 1?
3.What is the advantage of DPSK over PSK?
4.Why do we need 1 bit delay in DPSK modulator & demodulator?
5.What does a synchronous detector (multiplier) do in DPSK demodulator?
6.what is the relation between carrier frequency & the bit interval T?
7.What is the disadvantages of DPSK.?
8.Is the error rate of DPSK is greater than PSK?
9.What is the expression for DPSK error?
10.What are the applications of DPSK?

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ASK MODULATION AND DEMODULATION

AIM:
To study the process of ASK modulation& demodulation and study various data
formatting modulation and demodulation techniques.

APPRATUS:
1. ASK MODULATION &DEMODULATION Traineer.
2. CRO 30MHz Dual Channel.
3. Patch Chords.
THEORY:Modulation also allows different data streams to be transmitted over the same
channel. This process is called as Multiplexing & result in a considerable saving in
bandwidth no of channels to be used. Also it increases the channel efficiency.
The variation of particular parameter variation of the carrier wave give rise to
various modulation techniques. Some of the basic modulation techniques are described as
under.
ASK:In this modulation involves the variation of the amplitude of the carrier waves in
accordance with the data stream. The simplest method of modulating a carrier with a data
stream is to change the amplitude of the carrier wave every time the data changes. This
modulation technique is known as amplitude shift keying.
The simplest way of achieving amplitude shift keying is ON the carrier
whenever the data bit is HIGH & switching OFF when the data bit is low i.e. the
transmitter outputs the carrier for HIGH & totally suppresses the carrier for low. This
technique is known as ON-OFF keying Fig. illustrates the amplitude shift keying for the
given data stream.
Thus,
DATA = HIGH
CARRIER TRANSMITTED
DATA = LOW
CARRIER SUPPRESSED
The ASK waveform is generated by a balanced modulator circuit, also known as a linear
multiplier, As the name suggests, the device multiplies the instantaneous signal at its
two inputs, the output voltage being product of the two input voltages at any instance of
time. One of the input is a/c coupled carrier wave of high frequency. Generally the
carrier wave is a sinewave since any other waveform would increase the bandwidth
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the information signal to be transmitted, is D.C. coupled. It is known as modulating
signal.
In order to generate ASK waveform it is necessary to apply a sine wave at carrier
input & the digital stream at modulation input. The double balanced modulator is shown
in fig.

BLOCK DIAGRAMS:

The data stream applied is uniploar i.e. 0Volt at logic LOW & +4.5Volts at logic
HIGH. The output of balanced modulator is a sinewave, unchanged in phase when a data
bit HIGH is applied to it. In this case the carrier is multiplied with a positive constant
voltage when the data bit LOW is applied, the carrier is multiplied by 0 Volts, giving rise
to 0Volt signal at modulators o/p.
The ASK modulation results in a great simplicity at the receiver. The method to
demodulate the ASK waveform is to rectify it, pass it through the filter &square up the
resulting waveform. The o/p is the original digital data stream. Fig. shows the functional
blocks required in order to demodulate the ASK waveform at receiver.

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CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION:Carrier Generation:The function of the carrier is to generate a stable sine wave signal at the rest
frequency, when no modulation is applied. It must be able to linearly change frequency
when fully modulated, with no measurable change in amplitude.
Sine wave is generated by using the colpitts Oscillator. 500KHz and 1MHz
frequencies are selected.
Modulation Generation:The square wave generated by 555 and is given to 74121. the o/p of this
multivibrator is used as a clock i/p to a decade counter 7490. Which generators the
modulating data outputs D1,D2, D3,D4.
Modulator:The ASK215 Modulator is based on U2(LM 1496). It is configured as a linear
multiplier. At any movement of time the o/p of this U2(PIN 12) is proportional to the
instantaneous product of the CARRIER INPUT and MODULATION INPUT saignals
which serves as two inputs to this U2. The CARRIER INPUT can be monitored at TP7 &
The MODULATION INPUT can be monitored at TP8.
The o/p voltage from U2 can be adjusted in amplitude by potentiometer P3(5K). it
is now fed to the OP-AMP U3, LF 356 at its non-inverting terminal(pin 3). The op-amp
configured as a simple non inverting amplifier with the gain of 2.47. the o/p(pin 6 is a/c
coupled by capacitor C18 to appear at the o/p of OUTPUT socket.
DC bias can be added to both CARRIER INPUT signal & MODULATION
INPUT signals by varying the pots P1&P2 respectively. This action takes place prior to
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signal multiplication. The DC bias from both the signals can be removed by careful
setting of the two potentiometers.
Demodulation:The ASK demodulator comprises of
1) op-amp ICU6A configured as a unity gain, non inverting buffer, and
2) A simple half wave rectifier circuit, consisting diode D1 and resistor R72.
The incoming ASK signal can be monitored at TP12. the signal at TP12 is then
buffered by ICU6A & then rectified by half wave rectified CKT comprising of
Diode D5 & resistor R72. This removes the negative half cycle of the wave form.
The output of rectifier is available at OUTPUT socket of the demodulator & can
be monitored at TP13. example waveforms are as shown in the timing diagram in
Fig.
Low Pass Filters:The low pass filter block consists of two fourth-order butter worth low pass filter
circuit. The filter is identical & i.e. is described in the section to follow.
The input signal to this block is first buffered by the op-amp ICU6B. The op-amp
is simply configured as a noninvertin, unity-gain buffer. The buffer output(TP15) is then
fed into data squaring circuit. The final o/ps of the filter can be monitored at TP15.
Data Squaring Circuits:The data squaring circuit square up the input signal. It does this with the help of
voltage comparator. The function of comparator circuit is identical & hence only one is
described. The input is connected to the non-inverting(+ve) input(pin 5) of the voltage
comparator ICU4A whose inverting (-ve) input(pin 4) is connected to a voltage divider
network of resistors R61, R60 & variable Resistor P4 through resistor R59. the input
impedance of the comparator circuit is set to 100k by resistor R58. A hystersis of 0.3V is
set by resistor R59& R57. the slider voltage of can be adjusted from 2.2V to +2.2V.
The output of the comparator is 0V when the input at inverting terminal is more
positive then the input at non inverting terminal.
EXPERIMENTAL PROCEDURE:
Modulation:1. Connect the sinewave 500KHz from the carrier generator TP1 to the carrier input of
the modulator TP7.
2. And also connect data clock D1 i.e., modulation signal TP3 to the modulation input
TP8.
3.Switch ON the power supply.
4. Observe the output at TP9.
5. By varying the gain pot P3 observe the ASK output at TP10.
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6. Adjusting the carrier offset and modulation offset we can observe the ASK output.
7. By changing the carrier signal 1MHz and different data clocks D2,D3,D4 observe the
output..
Demodulation:1. Connect ASK output TP10 to the rectifier input TP12 and observe the waveform.
2. Now connect rectifier output TP13 to the low pass filter input TP14 and observe the
output at TP15.
3. CONNECT LPF output TP15 to the data squaring circuit input TP16 and observe the
demodulation output waveform at TP17.
4.By changing the different data clocks and observe the demodulation output.
EXPECTED WAVEFORMS:

RESULT: ASK wave forms are observed.

QUESTIONS
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1.If the bit rate of an ASK signal is 1200bps,what is the baud rate?
2.Is ASK highly susceptible?
3.What are the characteristics of transmission medium which effect speed of transmission
in ASK?
4.Find the minimum band width for an ASK signal transmitting at 2000bps.The
transmission made is half duplex?
5.If B.W is 5000Hz for an ASK signal, what are the baud rate?
6.What is the advantage of ON-OFF keying (

) in ASK?

7.Given the bandwidth of 10KHz( 1Hz to 1KHz), Find the band width for upper side &
lower side band of carrier in full duplex ASK?
8.For the above problem, what are the carrier frequencies in upper & lower side bands?

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