ANALOG & DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS

Analog Communication ─ Introduction

The word communication arises from the Latin word commūnicāre, which means “to
share”. Communication is the basic step for exchange of information.

For example, a baby in a cradle, communicates with a cry when she needs her mother. A
cow moos loudly when it is in danger. A person communicates with the help of a
language. Communication is the bridge to share.

Communication can be defined as the process of exchange of information through

means such as words, actions, signs, etc., between two or more individuals.

Parts of a Communication System

Any system, which provides communication consists of the three important and basic
parts as shown in the following figure.

 Sender is the person who sends a message. It could be a transmitting station

from where the signal is transmitted.

 Channel is the medium through which the message signals travel to reach the
destination.

 Receiver is the person who receives the message. It could be a receiving station
where the transmitted signal is being received.

Types of Signals
Conveying an information by some means such as gestures, sounds, actions, etc., can
be termed as signaling. Hence, a signal can be a source of energy which transmits
some information. This signal helps to establish a communication between the sender
and the receiver.

An electrical impulse or an electromagnetic wave which travels a distance to convey a

message, can be termed as a signal in communication systems.

Depending on their characteristics, signals are mainly classified into two types: Analog and
Digital. Analog and Digital signals are further classified, as shown in the following figure.
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Analog Signal
A continuous time varying signal, which represents a time varying quantity can be
termed as an Analog Signal. This signal keeps on varying with respect to time,
according to the instantaneous values of the quantity, which represents it.

Example
Let us consider a tap that fills a tank of 100 liters capacity in an hour (6 AM to 7 AM).
The portion of filling the tank is varied by the varying time. Which means, after 15
minutes (6:15 AM) the quarter portion of the tank gets filled, whereas at 6:45 AM, 3/4 th
of the tank is filled.

If we try to plot the varying portions of water in the tank according to the varying time,
it would look like the following figure.

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As the result shown in this image varies (increases) according to time, this time varying
quantity can be understood as Analog quantity. The signal which represents this condition
with an inclined line in the figure, is an Analog Signal. The communication based on analog
signals and analog values is called as Analog Communication.

Digital Signal
A signal which is discrete in nature or which is non-continuous in form can be termed as
a Digital signal. This signal has individual values, denoted separately, which are not
based on the previous values, as if they are derived at that particular instant of time.

Example
Let us consider a classroom having 20 students. If their attendance in a week is plotted,
it would look like the following figure.

In this figure, the values are stated separately. For instance, the attendance of the class
on Wednesday is 20 whereas on Saturday is 15. These values can be considered
individually and separately or discretely, hence they are called as discrete values.

The binary digits which has only 1s and 0s are mostly termed as digital values. Hence,
the signals which represent 1s and 0s are also called as digital signals. The
communication based on digital signals and digital values is called as Digital
Communication.

Periodic Signal
Any analog or digital signal, that repeats its pattern over a period of time, is called as a
Periodic Signal. This signal has its pattern continued repeatedly and is easy to be
assumed or to be calculated.

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Example
If we consider a machinery in an industry, the process that takes place one after the
other is a continuous procedure. For example, procuring and grading the raw material,
processing the material in batches, packing a load of products one after the other, etc.,
follows a certain procedure repeatedly.

Such a process whether considered analog or digital, can be graphically represented as

follows.

Aperiodic Signal
Any analog or digital signal, that doesn’t repeat its pattern over a period of time is called
as Aperiodic Signal. This signal has its pattern continued but the pattern is not
repeated. It is also not so easy to be assumed or to be calculated.

Example
The daily routine of a person, if considered, consists of various types of work which take
different time intervals for different tasks. The time interval or the work doesn’t
continuously repeat. For example, a person will not continuously brush his teeth from
morning to night, that too with the same time period.

Such a process whether considered analog or digital, can be graphically represented as

follows.

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In general, the signals which are used in communication systems are analog in nature,
which are transmitted in analog or converted to digital and then transmitted, depending
upon the requirement.

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 Analog Communication ─ Modulation

For a signal to be transmitted to a distance, without the effect of any external

interferences or noise addition and without getting faded away, it has to undergo a
process called as Modulation. It improves the strength of the signal without disturbing
the parameters of the original signal.

What is Modulation?
A message carrying a signal has to get transmitted over a distance and for it to establish
a reliable communication, it needs to take the help of a high frequency signal which
should not affect the original characteristics of the message signal.

The characteristics of the message signal, if changed, the message contained in it also
alters. Hence, it is a must to take care of the message signal. A high frequency signal
can travel up to a longer distance, without getting affected by external disturbances. We
take the help of such high frequency signal which is called as a carrier signal to
transmit our message signal. Such a process is simply called as Modulation.

Modulation is the process of changing the parameters of the carrier signal, in accordance
with the instantaneous values of the modulating signal.

Need for Modulation

Baseband signals are incompatible for direct transmission. For such a signal, to travel
longer distances, its strength has to be increased by modulating with a high frequency
carrier wave, which doesn’t affect the parameters of the modulating signal.

Advantages of Modulation
The antenna used for transmission, had to be very large, if modulation was not
introduced. The range of communication gets limited as the wave cannot travel a
distance without getting distorted.

Following are some of the advantages for implementing modulation in the

communication systems.

 Reduction of antenna size

 No signal mixing

 Increased communication range

 Multiplexing of signals

 Possibility of bandwidth adjustments

 Improved reception quality

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Signals in the Modulation Process

Following are the three types of signals in the modulation process.

Message or Modulating Signal

The signal which contains a message to be transmitted, is called as a message signal.
It is a baseband signal, which has to undergo the process of modulation, to get
transmitted. Hence, it is also called as the modulating signal.

Carrier Signal
The high frequency signal, which has a certain amplitude, frequency and phase but
contains no information is called as a carrier signal. It is an empty signal and is used to
carry the signal to the receiver after modulation.

Modulated Signal
The resultant signal after the process of modulation is called as a modulated signal.
This signal is a combination of modulating signal and carrier signal.

Types of Modulation
There are many types of modulations. Depending upon the modulation techniques used,
they are classified as shown in the following figure.

The types of modulations are broadly classified into continuous-wave modulation and
pulse modulation.

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Continuous-wave Modulation
In continuous-wave modulation, a high frequency sine wave is used as a carrier wave.
This is further divided into amplitude and angle modulation.

 If the amplitude of the high frequency carrier wave is varied in accordance with
the instantaneous amplitude of the modulating signal, then such a technique is
called as Amplitude Modulation.

 If the angle of the carrier wave is varied, in accordance with the instantaneous
value of the modulating signal, then such a technique is called as Angle
Modulation. Angle modulation is further divided into frequency modulation and
phase modulation.

o If the frequency of the carrier wave is varied, in accordance with the

instantaneous value of the modulating signal, then such a technique is
called as Frequency Modulation.

o If the phase of the high frequency carrier wave is varied in accordance with
the instantaneous value of the modulating signal, then such a technique is
called as Phase Modulation.

Pulse Modulation
In Pulse modulation, a periodic sequence of rectangular pulses, is used as a carrier wave.
This is further divided into analog and digital modulation.

In analog modulation technique, if the amplitude or duration or position of a pulse is

varied in accordance with the instantaneous values of the baseband modulating signal,
then such a technique is called as Pulse Amplitude Modulation (PAM) or Pulse
Duration/Width Modulation (PDM/PWM), or Pulse Position Modulation (PPM).

In digital modulation, the modulation technique used is Pulse Code Modulation (PCM)
where the analog signal is converted into digital form of 1s and 0s. As the resultant is a
coded pulse train, this is called as PCM. This is further developed as Delta Modulation
(DM). These digital modulation techniques are discussed in our Digital Communications
tutorial.

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UNIT-1 Analog Communication ─ Amplitude Modulation

A continuous-wave goes on continuously without any intervals and it is the baseband

message signal, which contains the information. This wave has to be modulated.

According to the standard definition, “The amplitude of the carrier signal varies in
accordance with the instantaneous amplitude of the modulating signal.” Which means,
the amplitude of the carrier signal containing no information varies as per the amplitude
of the signal containing information, at each instant. This can be well explained by the
following figures.

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The first figure shows the modulating wave, which is the message signal. The next one is
the carrier wave, which is a high frequency signal and contains no information. While,
the last one is the resultant modulated wave.

It can be observed that the positive and negative peaks of the carrier wave, are
interconnected with an imaginary line. This line helps recreating the exact shape of the
modulating signal. This imaginary line on the carrier wave is called as Envelope. It is
the same as that of the message signal.

Mathematical Expressions
Following are the mathematical expressions for these waves.

Time-domain Representation of the Waves

Let the modulating signal be,

𝒎(𝒕) = 𝑨𝒎 𝐜𝐨𝐬(𝟐𝝅𝒇𝒎𝒕)
and the carrier signal be,
𝒄(𝒕) = 𝑨𝒄 𝐜𝐨𝐬(𝟐𝝅𝒇𝒄𝒕)
Where,
𝐀𝐦 and 𝐀𝐜 are the amplitude of the modulating signal and the carrier signal respectively.
𝐟𝐦 and 𝐟𝐜 are the frequency of the modulating signal and the carrier signal respectively.
Then, the equation of Amplitude Modulated wave will be
𝒔(𝒕) = [𝑨𝒄 + 𝑨𝒎 𝐜𝐨𝐬(𝟐𝝅𝒇𝒎𝒕)] 𝐜𝐨𝐬(𝟐𝝅𝒇𝒄𝒕) (Equation 1)
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Modulation Index

A carrier wave, after being modulated, if the modulated level is calculated, then such an
attempt is called as Modulation Index or Modulation Depth. It states the level of
modulation that a carrier wave undergoes.

Rearrange the Equation 1 as below.

𝒔(𝒕) = 𝑨𝒄 [𝟏 + (𝑨𝒎/𝑨𝒄) 𝐜𝐨𝐬(𝟐𝝅𝒇𝒎𝒕)] 𝐜𝐨𝐬(𝟐𝝅𝒇𝒄𝒕)

=> 𝒔(𝒕) = 𝑨𝒄[𝟏 + 𝝁 𝐜𝐨𝐬(𝟐𝝅𝒇𝒎𝒕)] 𝐜𝐨𝐬(𝟐𝝅𝒇𝒄𝒕) (Equation 2)

Where, 𝝁 is Modulation index and it is equal to the ratio of 𝑨𝒎 and 𝑨𝒄. Mathematically, we
can write it as

𝝁 =𝑨𝒎/𝑨𝒄 (Equation 3)

Hence, we can calculate the value of modulation index by using the above formula, when
the amplitudes of the message and carrier signals are known.
Now, let us derive one more formula for Modulation index by considering Equation 1. We
can use this formula for calculating modulation index value, when the maximum and
minimum amplitudes of the modulated wave are known.
Let 𝑨𝒎𝒂𝒙 and 𝑨𝒎𝒊𝒏 be the maximum and minimum amplitudes of the modulated wave.
We will get the maximum amplitude of the modulated wave, when 𝐜𝐨𝐬(𝟐𝝅𝒇𝒎𝒕) is 1.
=> 𝐀𝐦𝐚𝐱 = 𝐀𝐜 + 𝐀𝐦 (Equation 4)

We will get the minimum amplitude of the modulated wave, when 𝐜𝐨𝐬(𝟐𝝅𝒇𝒎𝒕) is -1.
=> 𝐀𝐦𝐢𝐧 = 𝐀𝐜 – 𝐀𝐦 (Equation 5)

Add Equation 4 and Equation 5.

𝐀𝐦𝐚𝐱 + 𝐀𝐦𝐢𝐧 = 𝐀𝐜 + 𝐀𝐦 + 𝐀𝐜 − 𝐀𝐦 = 𝟐𝐀𝐜

=> 𝐀𝐜 =𝐀𝐦𝐚𝐱+𝐀𝐦𝐢𝐧/𝟐 (Equation 6)

Subtract Equation 5 from Equation 4.

𝐀𝐦𝐚𝐱 − 𝐀𝐦𝐢𝐧 = 𝐀𝐜 + 𝐀𝐦 − (𝐀𝐜 − 𝐀𝐦) = 𝟐𝐀𝐦
=> 𝐀𝐦 =𝐀𝐦𝐚𝐱−𝐀𝐦𝐢𝐧/𝟐 (Equation 7)

The ratio of Equation 7 and Equation 6 will be as follows.

𝐀𝐦/𝐀𝐜=(𝐀𝐦𝐚𝐱 − 𝐀𝐦𝐢𝐧)⁄𝟐/(𝐀𝐦𝐚𝐱 + 𝐀𝐦𝐢𝐧)⁄𝟐

=> 𝝁 =𝐀𝐦𝐚𝐱−𝐀𝐦𝐢𝐧/𝐀𝐦𝐚𝐱+𝐀𝐦𝐢𝐧 (Equation 8)

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For a perfect modulation, the value of modulation index should be 1, which implies the
percentage of modulation should be 100%.

For instance, if this value is less than 1, i.e., the modulation index is 0.5, then the
modulated output would look like the following figure. It is called as Under-
modulation. Such a wave is called as an under-modulated wave.

If the value of the modulation index is greater than 1, i.e., 1.5 or so, then the wave will
be an over-modulated wave. It would look like the following figure.

As the value of the modulation index increases, the carrier experiences a 180° phase
reversal, which causes additional sidebands and hence, the wave gets distorted. Such an
over-modulated wave causes interference, which cannot be eliminated.

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Bandwidth of AM Wave

Bandwidth (BW) is the difference between the highest and lowest

frequencies of the signal. Mathematically, we can write it a 𝑩𝑾 = 𝒇𝒎𝒂𝒙 − 𝒇𝒎𝒊𝒏
Consider the following equation of amplitude modulated wave

𝒔(𝒕) = 𝑨𝒄[𝟏 + 𝝁 𝐜𝐨𝐬(𝟐𝝅𝒇𝒎𝒕)] 𝐜𝐨𝐬(𝟐𝝅𝒇𝒄𝒕)

=> 𝒔(𝒕) = 𝑨𝒄 𝐜𝐨𝐬(𝟐𝝅𝒇𝒄𝒕) + 𝑨𝒄𝝁 𝐜𝐨𝐬(𝟐𝝅𝒇𝒄𝒕) 𝐜𝐨𝐬(𝟐𝝅𝒇𝒎𝒕)
=> 𝒔(𝒕) = 𝑨𝒄 𝐜𝐨𝐬(𝟐𝝅𝒇𝒄𝒕) +𝑨𝒄𝝁/𝟐𝐜𝐨𝐬[𝟐𝝅(𝒇𝒄 + 𝒇𝒎)𝒕]
+𝑨𝒄𝝁/𝟐𝐜𝐨𝐬[𝟐𝝅(𝒇𝒄 -𝒇𝒎)𝒕]
Hence, the amplitude modulated wave has three frequencies. Those are carriefrequency
𝒇𝒄, upper sideband frequency 𝒇𝒄 + 𝒇𝒎 and lower sideband frequency 𝒇𝒄 − 𝒇𝒎.
Here,
𝐟𝐦𝐚𝐱 = 𝒇𝒄 + 𝒇𝒎 and 𝐟𝒎𝒊𝒏 = 𝒇𝒄 − 𝒇𝒎
Substitute, 𝐟𝐦𝐚𝐱 and 𝐟𝒎𝒊𝒏 values in bandwidth formula.
𝑩𝑾 = 𝒇𝒄 + 𝒇𝒎 − (𝒇𝒄 − 𝒇𝒎)
=> 𝐁𝐖 = 𝟐𝐟𝐦
Thus, it can be said that the bandwidth required for

Power Calculations of AM Wave

Consider the following equation of amplitude modulated wave.

𝒔(𝒕) = 𝑨𝒄 𝐜𝐨𝐬(𝟐𝝅𝒇𝒄𝒕) +𝑨𝒄𝝁/𝟐𝐜𝐨𝐬[𝟐𝝅(𝒇𝒄 + 𝒇𝒎)𝒕] +𝑨𝒄𝝁/𝟐𝐜𝐨𝐬[𝟐𝝅(𝒇𝒄 − 𝒇𝒎)𝒕]
Power of AM wave is equal to the sum of powers of carrier, upper sideband, and lower
sideband frequency components.
𝑷𝒕 = 𝑷𝒄 + 𝑷𝑼𝑺𝑩 + 𝑷𝑳𝑺𝑩
We know that the standard formula for power of cos signal is
𝑷 =𝒗𝒓𝒎𝒔𝟐𝑹=(𝒗𝒎⁄√𝟐)𝟐𝑹
Where,
𝒗𝒓𝒎𝒔 is the rms value of cos signal
𝒗𝒎 is the peak value of cos signal
First, let us find the powers of the carrier, the upper and lower sideband one by one.

Carrier power
𝑷𝒄 =(𝑨𝒄⁄√𝟐)𝟐𝑹=𝑨𝒄/𝟐𝟐𝑹
Upper sideband power𝑷𝑼𝑺𝑩 =(𝑨𝒄𝝁⁄𝟐√𝟐)𝟐𝑹=𝑨𝒄𝟐𝝁𝟐/𝟖𝑹
Similarly, we will get the lower sideband power same as that of the upper side band
power.𝑷𝑳𝑺𝑩=𝑨𝒄𝟐𝝁𝟐/𝟖𝑹
Now, let us add these three powers in order to get the power of AM wave.
𝑷𝒕 =𝑨𝒄/𝟐/𝟐𝑹+𝑨𝒄𝟐𝝁𝟐/𝟖𝑹+𝑨𝒄𝟐𝝁𝟐/𝟖𝑹

=> 𝑷𝒕 = (𝑨𝒄𝟐/𝟐𝑹) (𝟏 +𝝁𝟐/𝟒+𝝁𝟐/𝟒)

=> 𝑷𝒕 = 𝑷𝒄 (𝟏 +𝝁𝟐/𝟐)
Square Law Modulator

Following is the block diagram of the square law modulator.

Let the modulating and carrier signals be denoted as 𝒎(𝒕) and 𝑨𝒄 𝐜𝐨𝐬(𝟐𝝅𝒇𝒄𝒕) respectively.
These two signals are applied as inputs to the summer (adder) block. This summer block
produces an output, which is the addition of the modulating and the carrier signal.
Mathematically, we can write it as

𝑽𝟏(𝒕) = 𝒎(𝒕) + 𝑨𝒄𝒄𝒐𝒔(𝟐𝝅𝒇𝒄𝒕)

This signal 𝑽𝟏(𝒕) is applied as an input to a nonlinear device like diode. The characteristics
of the diode are closely related to square law.
𝑽𝟐(𝒕) = 𝒌𝟏𝑽𝟏(𝒕) + 𝒌𝟐𝑽𝟏 𝟐(𝒕) (Equation 1)

Where, 𝒌𝟏 and 𝒌𝟐 are constants

The last term of the above equation represents the desired AM wave and the first three
terms of the above equation are unwanted. So, with the help of band pass filter, we can
pass only AM wave and eliminate the first three terms.
Therefore, the output of square law modulator is

(𝒕) = 𝒌𝟏𝑨𝒄 [𝟏 + (𝟐𝒌𝟐/𝒌𝟏) 𝒎(𝒕)] 𝒄𝒐𝒔(𝟐𝝅𝒇𝒄𝒕)

The standard equation of AM wave is

𝒔(𝒕) = 𝑨𝒄[𝟏 + 𝒌𝒂𝒎(𝒕)]𝒄𝒐𝒔(𝟐𝝅𝒇𝒄𝒕)

Where, 𝒌𝒂 is the amplitude sensitivity

By comparing the output of the square law modulator with the standard equation of AM
wave, we will get the scaling factor as 𝒌𝟏 and the amplitude sensitivity 𝒌𝒂 as
𝟐𝒌𝟐/𝒌𝟏
Switching Modulator

Following is the block diagram of switching modulator.

Switching modulator is similar to the square law modulator. The only difference is that in the
square law modulator, the diode is operated in a non-linear mode, whereas, in the switching
modulator, the diode has to operate as an ideal switch.
Let the modulating and carrier signals be denoted as ( ) and ( ) = ( ) respectively. These
two signals are applied as inputs to the summer (adder) block. Summer block produces an
output, which is the addition of modulating and carrier signals. Mathematically, we can write
it as

𝑽𝟏(𝒕) = 𝒎(𝒕) + 𝒄(𝒕) = 𝒎(𝒕) + 𝑨𝒄𝒄𝒐𝒔(𝟐𝝅𝒇𝒄𝒕)

𝑽𝟐(𝒕) = 𝑽𝟏(𝒕)𝒙(𝒕

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The Fourier series representation of this periodic pulse train is

Substitute

The 1st term of the above equation represents the desired AM wave and the remaining
terms are unwanted terms. Thus, with the help of band pass filter, we can pass only AM
wave and eliminate the remaining terms.

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 Analog Communication ─ AM Demodulators

The process of extracting an original message signal from the modulated wave is known
as detection or demodulation. The circuit, which demodulates the modulated wave is
known as the demodulator. The following demodulators (detectors) are used for
demodulating AM wave.

 Square Law Demodulator

 Envelope Detector

Square Law Demodulator

Square law demodulator is used to demodulate low level AM wave. Following is the block
diagram of the square law demodulator.

This demodulator contains a square law device and low pass filter. The AM wave ( ) is applied as an input to this demodulator.

The standard form of AM wave is

𝑽𝟏(𝒕) = 𝑨𝒄[𝟏 + 𝒌𝒂𝒎(𝒕)]𝒄𝒐𝒔(𝟐𝝅𝒇𝒄𝒕)

We know that the mathematical relationship between the input and the output of square law
device is

𝑽𝟐(𝒕) = 𝒌𝟏𝑽𝟏(𝒕) + 𝒌𝟐𝑽𝟏 𝟐(𝒕)

Where,
Where,

𝑽𝟏(𝒕) is the input of the square law device, which is nothing but the AM wave

𝑽𝟐(𝒕) is the output of the square law device

 Envelope Detector

Envelope detector is used to detect (demodulate) high level AM wave. Following is the
block diagram of the envelope detector.

This envelope detector consists of a diode and low pass filter. Here, the diode is the main
detecting element. Hence, the envelope detector is also called as the diode detector. The
low pass filter contains a parallel combination of the resistor and the capacitor.
The AM wave is applied as an input to this detector.
We know the standard form of AM wave is
)

In the positive half cycle of AM wave, the diode conducts and the capacitor charges to
the peak value of AM wave. When the value of AM wave is less than this value, the diode
will be reverse biased. Thus, the capacitor will discharge through resistor R till the next
positive half cycle of AM wave. When the value of AM wave is greater than the capacitor
voltage, the diode conducts and the process will be repeated.

We should select the component values in such a way that the capacitor charges very quickly
and discharges very slowly. As a result, we will get the capacitor voltage waveform same as
that of the envelope of AM wave, which is almost similar to the modulating signal.

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Analog Communication ─ DSBSC Modulation

In the process of Amplitude Modulation, the modulated wave consists of the carrier wave
and two sidebands. The modulated wave has the information only in the sidebands.
Sideband is nothing but a band of frequencies, containing power, which are the lower
and higher frequencies of the carrier frequency.

The transmission of a signal, which contains a carrier along with two sidebands can be
termed as Double Sideband Full Carrier system or simply DSBFC. It is plotted as
shown in the following figure.

However, such a transmission is inefficient. Because, two-thirds of the power is being

wasted in the carrier, which carries no information.

If this carrier is suppressed and the saved power is distributed to the two sidebands,
then such a process is called as Double Sideband Suppressed Carrier system or
simply DSBSC. It is plotted as shown in the following figure.

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Mathematical Expressions

Let us consider the same mathematical expressions for modulating and carrier signals as we have considered
in the earlier chapters.
i.e., Modulating signal
𝒎(𝒕) = 𝑨𝒎 𝐜𝐨𝐬(𝟐𝝅𝒇𝒎𝒕)
Carrier signal
𝒄(𝒕) = 𝑨𝒄 𝐜𝐨𝐬(𝟐𝝅𝒇𝒄𝒕)

Mathematically, we can represent the equation of DSBSC wave as the product of modulating and carrier
signals.

𝒔(𝒕) = 𝒎(𝒕) 𝒄(𝒕)

=> 𝒔(𝒕) = 𝑨𝒎𝑨𝒄 𝐜𝐨𝐬(𝟐𝝅𝒇𝒎𝒕) 𝐜𝐨𝐬(𝟐𝝅𝒇𝒄𝒕)

Bandwidth of DSBSC Wave

We know the formula for bandwidth (BW) is

𝑩𝑾 = 𝒇𝒎𝒂𝒙 – 𝒇𝒎𝒊𝒏

Consider the equation of DSBSC modulated wave.

𝒔(𝒕) = 𝑨𝒎𝑨𝒄 𝐜𝐨𝐬(𝟐𝝅𝒇𝒎𝒕) 𝐜𝐨𝐬(𝟐𝝅𝒇𝒄𝒕)

Thus, the bandwidth of DSBSC wave is same as that of AM wave and it is equal to twice the frequency of
the modulating signal.

𝒔(𝒕) =𝑨𝒎𝑨𝒄/𝟐𝐜𝐨𝐬[𝟐𝝅(𝒇𝒄 + 𝒇𝒎)𝒕] +𝑨𝒎𝑨𝒄/𝟐𝐜𝐨𝐬[𝟐𝝅(𝒇𝒄 − 𝒇𝒎)𝒕]

Power Calculations of DSBSC Wave

Consider the following equation of DSBSC modulated wave.

𝒔(𝒕) =𝑨𝒎𝑨𝒄/𝟐𝐜𝐨𝐬[𝟐𝝅(𝒇𝒄 + 𝒇𝒎)𝒕] +𝑨𝒎𝑨𝒄/𝟐𝐜𝐨𝐬[𝟐𝝅(𝒇𝒄 − 𝒇𝒎)𝒕]

Power of DSBSC wave is equal to the sum of powers of upper sideband and lower sideband frequency
components.

𝑷𝒕 = 𝑷𝑼𝑺𝑩 + 𝑷𝑳𝑺𝑩

𝑷𝒕 =𝑨𝒎𝟐𝑨𝒄/𝟒𝑹

Therefore, the power required for transmitting DSBSC

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In this chapter, let us discuss about the modulators, which generate DSBSC wave. The
following two modulators generate DSBSC wave.

 Balanced modulator
 Ring modulator

Balanced Modulator

Following is the block diagram of the Balanced modulator.

Balanced modulator consists of two identical AM modulators. These two modulators

are arranged in a balanced configuration in order to suppress the carrier signal. Hence, it
is called as Balanced modulator.

Output of the upper AM modulator is 𝒔𝟏(𝒕) = 𝑨𝒄[𝟏 + 𝒌𝒂𝒎(𝒕)]𝒄𝒐𝒔(𝟐𝝅𝒇𝒄𝒕)

Output of the lower AM modulator is 𝒔𝟐(𝒕) = 𝑨𝒄[𝟏 − 𝒌𝒂𝒎(𝒕)]𝒄𝒐𝒔(𝟐𝝅𝒇𝒄𝒕)

We get the DSBSC wave 𝒔(𝒕) by subtracting 𝒔𝟐(𝒕) from 𝒔𝟏(𝒕). The summer block is used to
perform this operation. 𝒔𝟏(𝒕) with positive sign and 𝒔𝟐(𝒕) with negative sign are applied as

inputs to summer block. Thus, the summer block produces an output 𝒔(𝒕) which is the
difference of 𝒔𝟏(𝒕) and 𝒔𝟐(𝒕).

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𝒔(𝒕) = 𝑨𝒄[𝟏 + 𝒌𝒂𝒎(𝒕)]𝒄𝒐𝒔(𝟐𝝅𝒇𝒄𝒕) − 𝑨𝒄[𝟏 − 𝒌𝒂𝒎(𝒕)]𝒄𝒐𝒔(𝟐𝝅𝒇𝒄𝒕)

𝒔(𝒕) = 𝑨𝒄 𝒄𝒐𝒔(𝟐𝝅𝒇𝒄𝒕) + 𝑨𝒄𝒌𝒂𝒎(𝒕)𝒄𝒐𝒔(𝟐𝝅𝒇𝒄𝒕) − 𝑨𝒄 𝒄𝒐𝒔(𝟐𝝅𝒇𝒄𝒕) + 𝑨𝒄𝒌𝒂𝒎(𝒕)𝒄𝒐𝒔(𝟐𝝅𝒇𝒄𝒕

𝒔(𝒕) = 𝟐𝑨𝒄𝒌𝒂𝒎(𝒕)𝒄𝒐𝒔(𝟐𝝅𝒇𝒄𝒕)

We know the standard equation of DSBSC wave is

𝒔(𝒕) = 𝑨𝒄𝒎(𝒕)𝒄𝒐𝒔(𝟐𝝅𝒇𝒄𝒕)

By comparing the output of summer block with the standard equation of DSBSC wave, we
will get the scaling factor as 𝟐𝒌𝒂.

Ring Modulator
Following is the block diagram of the Ring modulator.

In this diagram, the four diodes , , and are connected in the ring structure. Hence, this
modulator is called as the ring modulator. Two center tapped transformers are used in this
diagram. The message signal m(t) is applied to the input transformer. Whereas, the carrier
signal ( ) is applied between the two center tapped transformers.
For positive half cycle of the carrier signal, the diodes and 3 are switched ON and the other
two diodes and are switched OFF. In this case, the message signal is multiplied by +1.
For negative half cycle of the carrier signal, the diodes and are switched ON and the
other two diodes and are switched OFF. In this case, the message signal is multiplied by
-1. This results in 180o phase shift in the resulting DSBSC wave.

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From the above analysis, we can say that the four diodes 𝑫𝟏, 𝑫𝟐, 𝑫𝟑 and 𝑫𝟒 are controlled
by the carrier signal. If the carrier is a square wave, then the Fourier series
representation
of 𝐜(𝒕) is represented as

(𝒕) =𝟒𝝅Σ(−𝟏)𝒏−𝟏𝟐𝒏 − 𝟏𝐜𝐨𝐬 [𝟐𝝅𝒇𝒄𝒕(𝟐𝒏 − 𝟏)]

We will get DSBSC wave 𝒔(𝒕), which is just the product of the carrier signal 𝒄(𝒕) and the
message signal 𝒎(𝒕) i.e.,

𝒔(𝒕) =𝟒𝝅Σ(−𝟏)𝒏−𝟏𝟐𝒏 − 𝟏𝐜𝐨𝐬[𝟐𝝅𝒇𝒄𝒕(𝟐𝒏 − 𝟏)] 𝒎(𝒕)

The above equation represents DSBSC wave, which is obtained at the output
transformer of the ring modulator.

DSBSC modulators are also called as product modulators as they produce the output,
which is the product of two input signals.

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Analog Communication ─ DSBSC Demodulators

The process of extracting an original message signal from DSBSC wave is known as
detection or demodulation of DSBSC. The following demodulators (detectors) are used
for demodulating DSBSC wave.

 Coherent Detector
 Costas Loop

Coherent Detector
Here, the same carrier signal (which is used for generating DSBSC signal) is used to
detect the message signal. Hence, this process of detection is called as coherent or
synchronous detection. Following is the block diagram of the coherent detector.

In this process, the message signal can be extracted from DSBSC wave by multiplying it
with a carrier, having the same frequency and the phase of the carrier used in DSBSC
modulation. The resulting signal is then passed through a Low Pass Filter. Output of this
filter is the desired message signal.

Let the DSBSC wave be

𝒔(𝒕) = 𝑨𝒄𝒄𝒐𝒔(𝟐𝝅𝒇𝒄𝒕)𝒎(𝒕)

The output of the local oscillator is

𝒄(𝒕) = 𝑨𝒄 𝒄𝒐𝒔(𝟐𝝅𝒇𝒄𝒕 + ∅)

Where, ∅ is the phase difference between the local oscillator signal and the carrier signal,
which is used for DSBSC modulation.
From the figure, we can write the output of product modulator as

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𝒗(𝒕) = 𝒔(𝒕)𝒄(𝒕)

Substitute, 𝒔(𝒕) and 𝒄(𝒕) values in the above equation.

𝒗(𝒕) = 𝑨𝒄𝒄𝒐𝒔(𝟐𝝅𝒇𝒄𝒕)𝒎(𝒕)𝑨𝒄 𝒄𝒐𝒔(𝟐𝝅𝒇𝒄𝒕 + ∅)
𝒗(𝒕) =𝑨𝒄𝟐/𝟐𝒄𝒐𝒔∅ 𝒎(𝒕) +𝑨𝒄𝟐/𝟐𝒄𝒐𝒔(𝟒𝝅𝒇𝒄𝒕 + ∅) 𝒎(𝒕)

In the above equation, the first term is the scaled version of the message signal. It can be
extracted by passing the above signal through a low pass filter
herefore, the output of low pass filter is

𝒗𝒐(𝒕) =𝑨𝒄𝟐/𝟐 𝒄𝒐𝒔∅ 𝒎(𝒕)

The demodulated signal amplitude will be maximum, when 𝝋 = 𝟎𝟎. That’s why the local
oscillator signal and the carrier signal should be in phase, i.e., there should not be any
phase difference between these two signals.

The demodulated signal amplitude will be zero, when 𝝋 = ±𝟗𝟎𝟎. This effect is called as
quadrature null effect.

Costas Loop
Costas loop is used to make both the carrier signal (used for DSBSC modulation) and the
locally generated signal in phase. Following is the block diagram of Costas loop.

Costas loop consists of two product modulators with common input , which is DSBSC wave.
The other inputo for both product modulators is taken from Voltage Controlled Oscillator
(VCO) with -90 phase shift to one of the product modulator as shown in figure.

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We know that the equation of DSBSC wave is

𝒔(𝒕) = 𝑨𝒄𝒄𝒐𝒔(𝟐𝝅𝒇𝒄𝒕)𝒎(𝒕)

Let the output of VCO be

𝒄𝟏(𝒕) = 𝒄𝒐𝒔(𝟐𝝅𝒇𝒄𝒕 + ∅)

This output of VCO is applied as the carrier input of the upper product modulator.
Hence, the output of the upper product modulator is
𝒗𝟏(𝒕) = 𝒔(𝒕)𝒄𝟏(𝒕)

Therefore, the output of this low pass filter is the scaled version of the modulating signal.

The output of -90o phase shifter is

𝒄𝟐(𝒕) = 𝒄𝒐𝒔(𝟐𝝅𝒇𝒄𝒕 + ∅ − 𝟗𝟎𝟎) = 𝐬𝐢𝐧(𝟐𝝅𝒇𝒄𝒕 + ∅)

This signal is applied as the carrier input of the lower product

modulator. The output of the lower product modulator is

After simplifying, we will get

𝒗𝟐(𝒕) =𝑨𝒄/𝟐𝐬𝐢𝐧 ∅ 𝒎(𝒕) +𝑨𝒄/𝟐𝐬𝐢𝐧(𝟒𝝅𝒇𝒄𝒕 + ∅) 𝒎(𝒕)

This signal is applied as an input of the lower low pass filter. The output of this low pass
filter is

𝒗𝟎𝟐(𝒕) =𝑨𝒄/𝟐𝐬𝐢𝐧 ∅ 𝒎(𝒕)

The output of this Low pass filter has -90o phase difference with the output of the upper
low pass filter.

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The outputs of these two low pass filters are applied as inputs of the phase
discriminator. Based on the phase difference between these two signals, the phase
discriminator produces a DC control signal.

This signal is applied as an input of VCO to correct the phase error in VCO output.
Therefore, the carrier signal (used for DSBSC modulation) and the locally generated
signal (VCO output) are in phase.

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UNIT-2 Analog Communication ─ SSB SC Modulation

In the previous chapters, we have discussed DSBSC modulation and demodulation. The
DSBSC modulated signal has two sidebands. Since, the two sidebands carry the same
information, there is no need to transmit both sidebands. We can eliminate one sideband.

The process of suppressing one of the sidebands along with the carrier and transmitting
a single sideband is called as Single Sideband Suppressed Carrier system or simply
SSBSC. It is plotted as shown in the following figure.

In the above figure, the carrier and the lower sideband are suppressed. Hence, the
upper sideband is used for transmission. Similarly, we can suppress the carrier and the
upper sideband while transmitting the lower sideband.

This SSBSC system, which transmits a single sideband has high power, as the power
allotted for both the carrier and the other sideband is utilized in transmitting this Single
Sideband.

Mathematical Expressions
Let us consider the same mathematical expressions for the modulating and the carrier
signals as we have considered in the earlier chapters.

i.e., Modulating signal 𝒎(𝒕) = 𝑨𝒎 𝐜𝐨𝐬(𝟐𝝅𝒇𝒎𝒕)

Carrier signal 𝒄(𝒕) = 𝑨𝒄 𝐜𝐨𝐬(𝟐𝝅𝒇𝒄𝒕)

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Mathematically, we can represent the equation of SSBSC wave as

𝒔(𝒕) =𝑨𝒎𝑨𝒄/𝟐 𝐜𝐨𝐬[𝟐𝝅(𝒇𝒄 + 𝒇𝒎)𝒕] for the upper sideband

Or

𝒔(𝒕) =𝑨𝒎𝑨𝒄/𝟐 𝐜𝐨𝐬[𝟐𝝅(𝒇𝒄 − 𝒇𝒎)𝒕] for the lower sideband

Bandwidth of SSBSC Wave

We know that the DSBSC modulated wave contains two sidebands and its bandwidth is .
Since the SSBSC modulated wave contains only one sideband, its bandwidth is half of
the bandwidth of DSBSC modulated wave.
i.e., 𝑩𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒘𝒊𝒅𝒕𝒉 𝒐𝒇 𝑺𝑺𝑩𝑺𝑪 𝒎𝒐𝒅𝒖𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒘𝒂𝒗𝒆 =𝟐𝒇𝒎/𝟐
= 𝒇𝒎

Therefore, the bandwidth of SSBSC modulated wave is and it is equal to the frequency of
the modulating signal.

Power Calculations of SSBSC Wave

Consider the following equation of SSBSC modulated wave.

𝒔(𝒕) =𝑨𝒎𝑨𝒄/𝟐𝐜𝐨𝐬[𝟐𝝅(𝒇𝒄 + 𝒇𝒎)𝒕] for the upper sideband

Power of SSBSC wave is equal to the power of any one sideband frequency components.

𝑷𝒕 = 𝑷𝑼𝑺𝑩 = 𝑷𝑳𝑺𝑩

know that the standard formula for power of cos signal is

In this case, the power of the upper sideband is

𝑷𝒕 = 𝑷𝑼𝑺𝑩 = 𝑷𝑳𝑺𝑩 =𝑨𝒎𝟐𝑨𝒄𝟐/𝟖𝑹

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Advantages
 Bandwidth or spectrum space occupied is lesser than AM and DSBSC waves.
 Transmission of more number of signals is allowed.
 Power is saved.
 High power signal can be transmitted.
 Less amount of noise is present.
 Signal fading is less likely to occur.

Disadvantages
 The generation and detection of SSBSC wave is a complex process.

 The quality of the signal gets affected unless the SSB transmitter and receiver
have an excellent frequency stability.

Applications
 For power saving requirements and low bandwidth requirements.

 In land, air, and maritime mobile communications.

 In point-to-point communications.

 In radio communications.

 In television, telemetry, and radar communications.

 In military communications, such as amateur radio, etc.

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Analog Communication ─ SSBSC Modulators

In this chapter, let us discuss about the modulators, which generate SSBSC wave. We
can generate SSBSC wave using the following two methods.

 Frequency discrimination method

 Phase discrimination method

Frequency Discrimination Method

The following figure shows the block diagram of SSBSC modulator using frequency
discrimination method.

In this method, first we will generate DSBSC wave with the help of the product
modulator. Then, apply this DSBSC wave as an input of band pass filter. This band pass
filter produces an output, which is SSBSC wave.

Select the frequency range of band pass filter as the spectrum of the desired SSBSC wave.
This means the band pass filter can be tuned to either upper sideband or lower sideband
frequencies to get the respective SSBSC wave having upper sideband or lower sideband.

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Phase Discrimination Method

The following figure shows the block diagram of SSBSC modulator using phase
discrimination method.

This block diagram consists of two product modulators, two −900 phase shifters, one local
oscillator and one summer block. The product modulator produces an output, which is the
product of two inputs. The −900 phase shifter produces an output, which has a phase lag of
900 with respect to the input.

The local oscillator is used to generate the carrier signal. Summer block produces an
output, which is either the sum of two inputs or the difference of two inputs based on
the polarity of inputs.
The modulating signal and the carrier signal are directly applied as inputs to the upper
product modulator. So, the upper product modulator produces an output, which is the product
of these two inputs.
The output of upper product modulator Is

𝒔𝟏(𝒕) = 𝑨𝒎𝑨𝒄 𝐜𝐨𝐬(𝟐𝝅𝒇𝒎𝒕) 𝐜𝐨𝐬(𝟐𝝅𝒇𝒄𝒕)

=> 𝒔𝟏(𝒕) =𝑨𝒎𝑨𝒄/𝟐{𝐜𝐨𝐬[𝟐𝝅(𝒇𝒄 + 𝒇𝒎)𝒕] + 𝐜𝐨𝐬[𝟐𝝅(𝒇𝒄 − 𝒇𝒎)𝒕]}
The modulating signal and the carrier signal are phase shifted by −900 before applying as
inputs to the lower product modulator. So, the lower product modulator produces an output,
which is the product of these two inputs.

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The output of lower product modulator is

𝒔𝟐(𝒕) = 𝑨𝒎𝑨𝒄 𝐜𝐨𝐬(𝟐𝝅𝒇𝒎𝒕 − 𝟗𝟎𝟎) 𝐜𝐨𝐬(𝟐𝝅𝒇𝒄𝒕 − 𝟗𝟎𝟎)

=> 𝒔𝟐(𝒕) = 𝑨𝒎𝑨𝒄 𝐬𝐢𝐧(𝟐𝝅𝒇𝒎𝒕) 𝐬𝐢𝐧(𝟐𝝅𝒇𝒄𝒕)

=> 𝒔𝟐(𝒕) =𝑨𝒎𝑨𝒄/𝟐{𝐜𝐨𝐬[𝟐𝝅(𝒇𝒄 − 𝒇𝒎)𝒕] − 𝐜𝐨𝐬[𝟐𝝅(𝒇𝒄 + 𝒇𝒎)𝒕]}

Add 𝒔𝟏(𝒕) and 𝒔𝟐(𝒕) in order to get the SSBSC modulated wave 𝑠(𝑡) having a lower sideband.

=> 𝒔(𝒕) = 𝑨𝒎𝑨𝒄 𝐜𝐨𝐬[𝟐𝝅(𝒇𝒄 + 𝒇𝒎)𝒕]

Hence, by properly choosing the polarities of inputs at summer block, we will get SSBSC
wave having a upper sideband or a lower sideband.

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The process of extracting an original message signal from SSBSC wave is known as
detection or demodulation of SSBSC. Coherent detector is used for demodulating SSBSC
wave.

Coherent Detector
Here, the same carrier signal (which is used for generating SSBSC wave) is used to
detect the message signal. Hence, this process of detection is called as coherent or
synchronous detection. Following is the block diagram of coherent detector.

In this process, the message signal can be extracted from SSBSC wave by multiplying it
with a carrier, having the same frequency and the phase of the carrier used in SSBSC
modulation. The resulting signal is then passed through a Low Pass Filter. The output of
3this filter is the desired message signal.

Consider the following SSBSC wave having a lower sideband.

𝒔(𝒕) =𝑨𝒎𝑨𝒄/𝟐 𝐜𝐨𝐬[𝟐𝝅(𝒇𝒄 − 𝒇𝒎)𝒕]

The output of the local oscillator is

𝒄(𝒕) = 𝑨𝒄 𝒄𝒐𝒔(𝟐𝝅𝒇𝒄𝒕)

From the figure, we can write the output of product modulator as

𝒗(𝒕) = 𝒔(𝒕)𝒄(𝒕)

Substitute 𝒔(𝒕) and 𝒄(𝒕) values in the above equation.

=> 𝒗(𝒕) =𝑨𝒎𝑨𝒄/𝟐 𝐜𝐨𝐬[𝟐𝝅(𝒇𝒄 − 𝒇𝒎)𝒕] 𝑨𝒄 𝒄𝒐𝒔(𝟐𝝅𝒇𝒄𝒕)

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In the above equation, the first term is the scaled version of the message signal. It can be
extracted by passing the above signal through a low pass filter.Therefore,
the output of filter is

𝒗𝒐(𝒕) =𝑨𝒎𝑨𝒄𝟐/𝟒𝒄𝒐𝒔(𝟐𝝅𝒇𝒎𝒕)

Here, the scaling factor is 𝑨𝒄𝟐/𝟒

.
We can use the same block diagram for demodulating SSBSC wave having an uppersideband.
Consider the following SSBSC wave having an upper sideband.

𝒔(𝒕) =𝑨𝒎𝑨𝒄/𝟐 𝐜𝐨𝐬[𝟐𝝅(𝒇𝒄 + 𝒇𝒎)𝒕]

The output of the local oscillator is

𝒄(𝒕) = 𝑨𝒄 𝒄𝒐𝒔(𝟐𝝅𝒇𝒄𝒕)

We can write the output of the product modulator as

𝒗(𝒕) = 𝒔(𝒕)𝒄(𝒕)
Substitute 𝒔(𝒕) and 𝒄(𝒕) values in the above equation.

=> 𝒗(𝒕) =𝑨𝒎𝑨𝒄/𝟐 𝐜𝐨𝐬[𝟐𝝅(𝒇𝒄 + 𝒇𝒎)𝒕] 𝑨𝒄 𝒄𝒐𝒔(𝟐𝝅𝒇𝒄𝒕)

=𝑨𝒎𝑨𝒄𝟐/𝟐𝒄𝒐𝒔[𝟐𝝅(𝒇𝒄 + 𝒇𝒎)𝒕] 𝒄𝒐𝒔(𝟐𝝅𝒇𝒄𝒕)

= 𝑨𝒎𝑨𝒄𝟐/𝟒 {𝒄𝒐𝒔[𝟐𝝅(𝟐𝒇𝒄 + 𝒇𝒎)𝒕] + 𝒄𝒐𝒔(𝟐𝝅𝒇𝒎𝒕)}

𝒗(𝒕) =𝑨𝒎𝑨𝒄𝟐/𝟒 𝒄𝒐𝒔(𝟐𝝅𝒇𝒎𝒕) +𝑨𝒎𝑨𝒄𝟐/𝟒 𝒄𝒐𝒔[𝟐𝝅(𝟐𝒇𝒄 + 𝒇𝒎)𝒕]

In the above equation, the first term is the scaled version of the message signal. It can be
extracted by passing the above signal through a low pass filter.

Therefore, the output of the low pass filter is

𝒗𝒐(𝒕) =𝑨𝒎𝑨𝒄𝟐/𝟒𝒄𝒐𝒔(𝟐𝝅𝒇𝒎𝒕)

Here too the scaling factor is 𝑨𝒄𝟐/𝟒

Therefore, we get the same demodulated output in both the cases by using coherent
detector.

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 Analog Communication ─ VSBSC Modulation

In the previous chapters, we have discussed SSBSC modulation and demodulation.

SSBSC modulated signal has only one sideband frequency. Theoretically, we can get one
sideband frequency component completely by using an ideal band pass filter. However,
practically we may not get the entire sideband frequency component. Due to this, some
information gets lost.

To avoid this loss, a technique is chosen, which is a compromise between DSBSC and
SSBSC. This technique is known as Vestigial Side Band Suppressed Carrier (VSBSC)
technique. The word “vestige” means “a part” from which, the name is derived.

VSBSC Modulation is the process, where a part of the signal called as vestige is
modulated along with one sideband. The frequency spectrum of VSBSC wave is shown in
the following figure.

Along with the upper sideband, a part of the lower sideband is also being transmitted in
this technique. Similarly, we can transmit the lower sideband along with a part of the
upper sideband. A guard band of very small width is laid on either side of VSB in order to
avoid the interferences. VSB modulation is mostly used in television transmissions.

Bandwidth of VSBSC Modulation

We know that the bandwidth of SSBSC modulated wave is . Since the VSBSC modulated
wave contains the frequency components of one side band along with the vestige of
other sideband, the bandwidth of it will be the sum of the bandwidth of SSBSC
modulated wave and vestige frequency.

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Advantages
Following are the advantages of VSBSC modulation.

 Highly efficient.

 Reduction in bandwidth when compared to AM and DSBSC waves.

 Filter design is easy, since high accuracy is not needed.

 The transmission of low frequency components is possible, without any difficulty.

 Possesses good phase characteristics.

Disadvantages
Following are the disadvantages of VSBSC modulation.

 Bandwidth is more when compared to SSBSC wave.

 Demodulation is complex.

Applications
The most prominent and standard application of VSBSC is for the transmission of
television signals. Also, this is the most convenient and efficient technique when
bandwidth usage is considered.

Now, let us discuss about the modulator which generates VSBSC wave and the
demodulator which demodulates VSBSC wave one by one.

Generation of VSBSC
Generation of VSBSC wave is similar to the generation of SSBSC wave. The VSBSC
modulator is shown in the following figure.

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In this method, first we will generate DSBSC wave with the help of the product
modulator. Then, apply this DSBSC wave as an input of sideband shaping filter. This
filter produces an output, which is VSBSC wave.
The modulating signal and carrier signal are applied as inputs to the product modulator.
Hence, the product modulator produces an output, which is the product of these two inputs.
Therefore, the output of the product modulator is 𝒑(𝒕) = 𝑨𝒄 𝐜𝐨𝐬(𝟐𝝅𝒇𝒄𝒕) 𝒎(𝒕)

Apply Fourier transform on both sides 𝑷(𝒇) =𝑨𝒄/𝟐[𝑴(𝒇 − 𝒇𝒄) + 𝑴(𝒇 + 𝒇𝒄)]

The above equation represents the equation of DSBSC frequency spectrum.

𝑺(𝒇) = 𝑷(𝒇)𝑯(𝒇)
Let the transfer function of the sideband shaping filter be . This filter has the input and the
output is VSBSC modulated wave . The Fourier transforms of
Mathematically, we can write
𝑺(𝒇) =𝑨𝒄/𝟐 [𝑴(𝒇 − 𝒇𝒄) + 𝑴(𝒇 + 𝒇𝒄)]𝑯(𝒇)

The above equation represents the equation of VSBSC frequency spectrum.

Demodulation of VSBSC
Demodulation of VSBSC wave is similar to the demodulation of SSBSC wave. Here, the
same carrier signal (which is used for generating VSBSC wave) is used to detect the
message signal. Hence, this process of detection is called as coherent or synchronous
detection. The VSBSC demodulator is shown in the following figure.

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In this process, the message signal can be extracted from VSBSC wave by multiplying it
with a carrier, which is having the same frequency and the phase of the carrier used in
VSBSC modulation. The resulting signal is then passed through a Low Pass Filter. The
output of this filter is the desired message signal.

Let the VSBSC wave be 𝒔(𝒕) and the carrier signal is 𝑨𝒄 𝒄𝒐𝒔(𝟐𝝅𝒇𝒄𝒕).
Apply Fourier transform on both sides

𝑽(𝒇) =𝑨𝒄/𝟐[𝑺(𝒇 − 𝒇𝒄) + 𝑺(𝒇 + 𝒇𝒄)]

We know that 𝑺(𝒇) =𝑨𝒄/𝟐[𝑴(𝒇 − 𝒇𝒄) + 𝑴(𝒇 + 𝒇𝒄)] 𝑯(𝒇)

From the above equation, let us find 𝑺(𝒇 − 𝒇𝒄) and 𝑺(𝒇 + 𝒇𝒄).

𝑺(𝒇 − 𝒇𝒄) =𝑨𝒄/𝟐[𝑴(𝒇 − 𝒇𝒄 − 𝒇𝒄) + 𝑴(𝒇 − 𝒇𝒄 + 𝒇𝒄)] 𝑯(𝒇 − 𝒇𝒄)

=> 𝑺(𝒇 − 𝒇𝒄) =𝑨𝒄/𝟐[𝑴(𝒇 − 𝟐𝒇𝒄) + 𝑴(𝒇)] 𝑯(𝒇 − 𝒇𝒄)

Substitute, 𝑺(𝒇 − 𝒇𝒄) and 𝑺(𝒇 + 𝒇𝒄) values in 𝑽(𝒇).

𝑽(𝒇) =𝑨𝒄/𝟐[𝑨𝒄/𝟐[𝑴(𝒇 − 𝟐𝒇𝒄) + 𝑴(𝒇)] 𝑯(𝒇 − 𝒇𝒄) +𝑨𝒄/𝟐

[𝑴(𝒇) + 𝑴(𝒇 + 𝟐𝒇𝒄)] 𝑯(𝒇 + 𝒇𝒄)]

=> 𝑽(𝒇) =𝑨𝒄𝟐/𝟒𝑴(𝒇)[𝑯(𝒇 − 𝒇𝒄) + 𝑯(𝒇 + 𝒇𝒄)] +𝑨𝒄𝟐/𝟒[𝑴(𝒇 − 𝟐𝒇𝒄)𝑯(𝒇 − 𝒇𝒄) + 𝑴(𝒇 +
𝟐𝒇𝒄)𝑯(𝒇 + 𝒇𝒄)]

In the above equation, the first term represents the scaled version of the desired
message signal frequency spectrum. It can be extracted by passing the above signal
through a low pass filter.

𝑽𝑶(𝒇) =𝑨𝒄𝟐/𝟒𝑴(𝒇)[ 𝑯(𝒇 − 𝒇𝒄) + 𝑯(𝒇 + 𝒇𝒄)]

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The other type of modulation in continuous-wave modulation is Angle Modulation.

Angle Modulation is the process in which the frequency or the phase of the carrier signal
varies according to the message signal.

The standard equation of the angle modulated wave 𝒔(𝒕) = 𝑨𝒄 𝐜𝐨𝐬 𝜽𝒊(𝒕)

Where,

Ac is the amplitude of the modulated wave, which is the same as the amplitude of the
carrier signal, 𝜽𝒊(𝒕) is the angle of the modulated wave

Angle modulation is further divided into frequency modulation and phase modulation.

 Frequency Modulation is the process of varying the frequency of the carrier

signal linearly with the message signal.

 Phase Modulation is the process of varying the phase of the carrier signal
linearly with the message signal.

Now, let us discuss these in detail.

Frequency Modulation
In amplitude modulation, the amplitude of the carrier signal varies. Whereas, in
Frequency Modulation (FM), the frequency of the carrier signal varies in accordance
with the instantaneous amplitude of the modulating signal.

Hence, in frequency modulation, the amplitude and the phase of the carrier signal
remains constant. This can be better understood by observing the following figures.

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The frequency of the modulated wave increases, when the amplitude of the modulating
or message signal increases. Similarly, the frequency of the modulated wave decreases,
when the amplitude of the modulating signal decreases. Note that, the frequency of the
modulated wave remains constant and it is equal to the frequency of the carrier signal,
when the amplitude of the modulating signal is zero.

Mathematical Representation
The equation for instantaneous frequency Fi in FM modulation

𝐟𝐢 = 𝐟𝐜 + 𝐤𝐟 𝒎(𝒕)
Where,

𝒇𝐜 is the carrier frequency

𝒌𝐟 is the frequency sensitivity
𝐦(𝐭) is the message signal

We know the relationship between angular frequency 𝑚𝒊 and angle 𝜽𝒊(𝒕) as

𝑚𝒊 =𝒅𝜽𝒊(𝒕)/𝒅𝒕

=> 𝟐𝛑𝒇𝒊 =𝒅𝜽𝒊(𝒕)/𝒅𝒕

=> 𝜽𝒊(𝒕) = 𝟐𝛑 ∫ 𝒇𝒊 𝒅𝒕

Substitute, 𝐟𝒊 value in the above equation.

𝜽𝒊(𝒕) = 𝟐𝛑 ∫(𝐟𝐜 + 𝐤𝐟 𝒎(𝒕)) 𝒅𝒕

=> 𝜽𝒊(𝒕) = 𝟐𝛑𝐟𝐜𝒕 + 𝟐𝛑𝐤𝐟 ∫ 𝒎(𝒕) 𝒅𝒕

Substitute, 𝜽𝒊(𝒕) value in the standard equation of angle modulated wave.

𝐬(𝐭) = 𝐀𝐜 𝐜𝐨𝐬 (𝟐𝛑𝐟𝐜𝐭 + 𝟐𝛑𝐤𝐟 ∫ 𝐦(𝐭)𝐝𝐭)

This is the equation of FM wave.

If the modulating signal is 𝐦(𝐭) = 𝑨𝒎 𝒄𝒐𝒔(𝟐𝝅𝒇𝒎𝒕), then the equation of FM wave will be

𝐬(𝐭) = 𝐀𝐜 𝐜𝐨𝐬(𝟐𝛑𝐟𝐜𝐭 + 𝛽 𝐬𝐢𝐧(𝟐𝝅𝒇𝒎𝒕))

Where,

𝛽 = 𝒎𝒐𝒅𝒖𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒙 =Δ𝒇/𝒇𝒎=𝐤𝐟𝑨𝒎/𝒇𝒎

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The difference between FM modulated frequency (instantaneous frequency) and normal

carrier frequency is termed as Frequency Deviation. It is denoted by Δf, which is
equal to the product of and .

FM can be divided into Narrowband FM and Wideband FM based on the values of

modulation index .

Narrowband FM
Following are the features of Narrowband FM.

 This frequency modulation has a small bandwidth when compared to wideband FM.

 The modulation index is small, i.e., less than 1.

 Its spectrum consists of the carrier, the upper sideband and the lower sideband.

 This is used in mobile communications such as police wireless, ambulances,

taxicabs, etc.

Wideband FM
Following are the features of Wideband FM.

 This frequency modulation has infinite bandwidth.

 The modulation index is large, i.e., higher than 1.

 Its spectrum consists of a carrier and infinite number of sidebands, which are
located around it.

 This is used in entertainment, broadcasting applications such as FM radio, TV, etc.

Phase Modulation
In frequency modulation, the frequency of the carrier varies. Whereas, in Phase
Modulation (PM), the phase of the carrier signal varies in accordance with the
instantaneous amplitude of the modulating signal.

So, in phase modulation, the amplitude and the frequency of the carrier signal remains
constant. This can be better understood by observing the following figures.

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The phase of the modulated wave has got infinite points, where the phase shift in a
wave can take place. The instantaneous amplitude of the modulating signal changes the
phase of the carrier signal. When the amplitude is positive, the phase changes in one
direction and if the amplitude is negative, the phase changes in the opposite direction.

Mathematical Representation

The equation for instantaneous frequency 𝐟𝒊 in FM modulation is

𝐟𝐢 = 𝐟𝐜 + 𝐤𝐟 𝒎(𝒕)
Where,

𝒇𝐜 is the carrier frequency

𝒌𝐟 is the frequency sensitivity
𝐦(𝐭) is the message signal
We know the relationship between angular frequency 𝑚𝒊 and angle 𝜽𝒊(𝒕) as

𝑚𝒊 =𝒅𝜽𝒊(𝒕)/𝒅𝒕

=> 𝟐𝛑𝒇𝒊 =𝒅𝜽𝒊(𝒕)/𝒅𝒕

=> 𝜽𝒊(𝒕) = 𝟐𝛑 ∫ 𝒇𝒊 𝒅𝒕
Substitute, 𝐟𝒊 value in the above equation.

𝜽𝒊(𝒕) = 𝟐𝛑 ∫(𝐟𝐜 + 𝐤𝐟 𝒎(𝒕)) 𝒅𝒕

=> 𝜽𝒊(𝒕) = 𝟐𝛑𝐟𝐜𝒕 + 𝟐𝛑𝐤𝐟 ∫ 𝒎(𝒕) 𝒅𝒕

Substitute, 𝜽𝒊(𝒕) value in the standard equation of angle modulated wave.

𝐬(𝐭) = 𝐀𝐜 𝐜𝐨𝐬 (𝟐𝛑𝐟𝐜𝐭 + 𝟐𝛑𝐤𝐟 ∫ 𝐦(𝐭)𝐝𝐭)

This is the equation of FM wave.

If the modulating signal is 𝐦(𝐭) = 𝑨𝒎 𝒄𝒐𝒔(𝟐𝝅𝒇𝒎𝒕), then the equation of FM wave will be

𝐬(𝐭) = 𝐀𝐜 𝐜𝐨𝐬(𝟐𝛑𝐟𝐜𝐭 + 𝛽 𝐬𝐢𝐧(𝟐𝝅𝒇𝒎𝒕))

Where,
𝛽 = 𝒎𝒐𝒅𝒖𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒙 =Δ𝒇/𝒇𝒎=𝐤𝐟𝑨𝒎/𝒇𝒎

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waves. First, let us discuss about the generation of NBFM.

Generation of NBFM
We know that the standard equation of FM wave is

(𝒕) = 𝑨𝒄 𝐜𝐨𝐬 (𝟐𝝅𝒇𝒄𝒕 + 𝟐𝝅𝒌𝒇 ∫ 𝒎(𝒕)𝒅𝒕)

=> 𝒔(𝒕) = 𝑨𝒄 𝐜𝐨𝐬(𝟐𝝅𝒇𝒄𝒕) 𝐜𝐨𝐬 (𝟐𝝅𝒌𝒇 ∫ 𝒎(𝒕)𝒅𝒕) − 𝑨𝒄 𝐬𝐢𝐧(𝟐𝝅𝒇𝒄𝒕) 𝐬𝐢𝐧 (𝟐𝝅𝒌𝒇 ∫ 𝒎(𝒕)𝒅𝒕)

For NBFM,

|𝟐𝝅𝒌𝒇 ∫ 𝒎(𝒕)𝒅𝒕| << 𝟏

We know that 𝐜𝐨𝐬 𝜽 ≈ 𝟏 and 𝐬𝐢𝐧 𝜽 ≈ 𝜽 when 𝜽 is very small.

By using the above relations, we will get the NBFM equation as

𝒔(𝒕) = 𝑨𝒄 𝐜𝐨𝐬(𝟐𝝅𝒇𝒄𝒕) − 𝑨𝒄 𝐬𝐢𝐧(𝟐𝝅𝒇𝒄𝒕) 𝟐𝝅𝒌𝒇 ∫ 𝒎(𝒕)𝒅𝒕

The block diagram of NBFM modulator is shown in the following figure.

Here, the integrator is used to integrate the modulating signal m(t). The carrier signal is the
phase shifted by to get with the help of phase shifter. The product modulator has two
inputs and . It produces an output, which is the product of these two inputs.

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This is further multiplied with by placing a block in the forward path. The
summer block has two inputs, which are nothing but the two terms of NBFM equation.
Positive and negative signs are assigned for the carrier signal and the other term at the
input of the summer block. Finally, the summer block produces NBFM wave.

Generation of WBFM
The following two methods generate WBFM wave.

 Direct method
 Indirect method

Direct Method
This method is called as the Direct Method because we are generating a wide band FM
wave directly. In this method, Voltage Controlled Oscillator (VCO) is used to generate
WBFM. VCO produces an output signal, whose frequency is proportional to the input
signal voltage. This is similar to the definition of FM wave. The block diagram of the
generation of WBFM wave is shown in the following figure.

Here, the modulating signal m(t) is applied as an input of Voltage Controlled Oscillator
(VCO). VCO produces an output, which is nothing but the WBFM.
𝒇𝒊 𝖺 𝒎(𝒕)

=> 𝒇𝒊 = 𝒇𝒄 + 𝒌𝒇𝒎(𝒕)

Where,
𝒇𝒊 is the instantaneous frequency of WBFM wave.

Indirect Method
This method is called as Indirect Method because we are generating a wide band FM
wave indirectly. This means, first we will generate NBFM wave and then with the help of
frequency multipliers we will get WBFM wave. The block diagram of generation of WBFM
wave is shown in the following figure.

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This block diagram contains mainly two stages. In the first stage, the NBFM wave will be
generated using NBFM modulator. We have seen the block diagram of NBFM modulator
at the beginning of this chapter. We know that the modulation index of NBFM wave is
less than one. Hence, in order to get the required modulation index (greater than one) of
FM wave, choose the frequency multiplier value properly.

Frequency multiplier is a non-linear device, which produces an output signal whose

frequency is ‘n’ times the input signal frequency. Where, ‘n’ is the multiplication factor.

If NBFM wave whose modulation index is less than 1 is applied as the input of frequency
multiplier, then the frequency multiplier produces an output signal, whose modulation
index is ‘n’ times and the frequency also ‘n’ times the frequency of WBFM wave.

Sometimes, we may require multiple stages of frequency multiplier and mixers in order
to increase the frequency deviation and modulation index of FM wave.

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 Analog Communication ─ FM Demodulators

In this chapter, let us discuss about the demodulators which demodulate the FM wave.
The following two methods demodulate FM wave.

 Frequency discrimination method

 Phase discrimination method

Frequency Discrimination Method

We know that the equation of FM wave is

𝐬(𝐭) = 𝐀𝐜 𝐜𝐨𝐬 (𝟐𝛑𝐟𝐜𝐭 + 𝟐𝛑𝐤𝐟 ∫ 𝐦(𝐭)𝐝𝐭)

Differentiate the above equation with respect to ‘t’.

𝒅𝒔(𝒕)/𝒅𝒕= −𝐀𝐜(𝟐𝛑𝐟𝐜 + 𝟐𝛑𝐤𝐟 𝒎(𝒕)) 𝐬𝐢𝐧 (𝟐𝛑𝐟𝐜𝐭 + 𝟐𝛑𝐤𝐟 ∫ 𝐦(𝐭)𝐝𝐭)

We can write, − 𝐬𝐢𝐧 𝜽 as 𝐬𝐢𝐧(𝜽 − 𝟏𝟖𝟎𝟎).

=>𝒅𝒔(𝒕)/𝒅𝒕= 𝐀𝐜 (𝟐𝛑𝐟𝐜 + 𝟐𝛑𝐤𝐟 𝒎(𝒕)) 𝐬𝐢𝐧 (𝟐𝛑𝐟𝐜𝐭 + 𝟐𝛑𝐤𝐟 ∫ 𝐦(𝐭)𝐝𝐭 − 𝟏𝟖𝟎𝟎)

=>𝒅𝒔(𝒕)/𝒅𝒕= 𝐀𝐜(𝟐𝛑𝐟𝐜) [𝟏 + (𝐤𝐟𝐟𝐜) 𝒎(𝒕)] 𝐬𝐢𝐧 (𝟐𝛑𝐟𝐜𝐭 + 𝟐𝛑𝐤𝐟 ∫ 𝐦(𝐭)𝐝𝐭 − 𝟏𝟖𝟎𝟎)

wave. Here, our requirement is the modulating signal. Hence, we can recover it from the
envelope of AM wave.
In the above equation, the amplitude term resembles the envelope of AM wave and the angle
term resembles the angle of FM.
The following figure shows the block diagram of FM demodulator using frequency
discrimination method.

This block diagram consists of the differentiator and the envelope detector. Differentiator is
used to convert the FM wave into a combination of AM wave and FM wave. This means, it
converts the frequency variations of FM wave into the corresponding voltage (amplitude)
variations of AM wave. We know the operation of the envelope detector. It produces the
demodulated output of AM wave, which is nothing but the modulating signal.

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Phase Discrimination Method

The following figure shows the block diagram of FM demodulator using phase
discrimination method.

This block diagram consists of the multiplier, the low pass filter, and the Voltage Controlled
Oscillator (VCO). VCO produces an output signal, whose frequency is proportional to the
input signal voltage. Initially, when the signal is zero, adjust the VCO to produce an output
signal , having a carrier frequency and −900 phase shift with respect to the carrier signal.
FM wave and the VCO output are applied as inputs of the multiplier. The multiplier
produces an output, having a high frequency component and a low frequency component.
Low pass filter eliminates the high frequency component and produces only the low
frequency component as its output.
This low frequency component contains only the term- related phase difference. Hence, we
get the modulating signal from this output of the low pass filter.

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 Analog Communication ─ Multiplexing

Multiplexing is the process of combining multiple signals into one signal, over a shared
medium. If the analog signals are multiplexed, then it is called as analog multiplexing.
Similarly, if the digital signals are multiplexed, then it is called as digital multiplexing.

Multiplexing was first developed in telephony. A number of signals were combined to

send through a single cable. The process of multiplexing divides a communication
channel into several number of logical channels, allotting each one for a different
message signal or a data stream to be transferred. The device that does multiplexing
can be called as Multiplexer or MUX.

The reverse process, i.e., extracting the number of channels from one, which is done at
the receiver is called as de-multiplexing. The device that does de-multiplexing can be
called as de-multiplexer or DEMUX.

The following figures illustrates the concept of MUX and DEMUX. Their primary use is in
the field of communications.

Types of Multiplexers

There are mainly two types of multiplexers, namely analog and digital. They are further
divided into Frequency Division Multiplexing (FDM), Wavelength Division Multiplexing
(WDM), and Time Division Multiplexing (TDM). The following figure gives a detailed idea
about this classification.

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There are many types of multiplexing techniques. Out of which, we have the main types
with general classification, mentioned in the above figure. Let us take a look at them
individually.

Analog Multiplexing
The signals used in analog multiplexing techniques are analog in nature. The analog
signals are multiplexed according to their frequency (FDM) or wavelength (WDM).

Frequency Division Multiplexing

In analog multiplexing, the most used technique is Frequency Division Multiplexing
(FDM). This technique uses various frequencies to combine streams of data, for sending
them on a communication medium, as a single signal.

Example: A traditional television transmitter, which sends a number of channels

through a single cable uses FDM.

Wavelength Division Multiplexing

Wavelength Division multiplexing (WDM) is an analog technique, in which many data streams
of different wavelengths are transmitted in the light spectrum. If the wavelength increases,
the frequency of the signal decreases. A prism, which can turn different wavelengths into a
single line, can be used at the output of MUX and input of DEMUX.

Example: Optical fiber communications use WDM technique, to merge different

wavelengths into a single light for communication.

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Digital Multiplexing
The term digital represents the discrete bits of information. Hence, the available data is
in the form of frames or packets, which are discrete.

Time Division Multiplexing

In Time Division Multiplexing (TDM), the time frame is divided into slots. This technique
is used to transmit a signal over a single communication channel, by allotting one slot
for each message.

Time Division Multiplexing (TDM) can be classified into Synchronous TDM and
Asynchronous TDM.

Synchronous TDM
In Synchronous TDM, the input is connected to a frame. If there are ‘n’ number of
connections, then the frame is divided into ‘n’ time slots. One slot is allocated for each
input line.

In this technique, the sampling rate is common for all signals and hence the same clock
input is given. The MUX allocates the same slot to each device at all times.

Asynchronous TDM
In Asynchronous TDM, the sampling rate is different for each of the signals and a
common clock is not required. If the allotted device for a time slot transmits nothing and
sits idle, then that slot can be allotted to another device, unlike synchronous.

This type of TDM is used in Asynchronous transfer mode networks.

De-Multiplexer
De-multiplexers are used to connect a single source to multiple destinations. This
process is the reverse process of multiplexing. As mentioned previously, it is used mostly
at the receivers. DEMUX has many applications. It is used in receivers in the
communication systems. It is used in arithmetic and logical unit in computers to supply
power and to pass on communication, etc.

De-multiplexers are used as serial to parallel converters. The serial data is given as input
to DEMUX at regular interval and a counter is attached to it to control the output of the
de-multiplexer.

Both the multiplexers and de-multiplexers play an important role in communication

systems, both at the transmitter and the receiver sections.

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 UNIT-4 Analog Communication ─ Noise

In any communication system, during the transmission of the signal or while receiving
the signal, some unwanted signal gets introduced into the communication, making it
unpleasant for the receiver, and questioning the quality of the communication. Such a
disturbance is called as Noise.

What is Noise?
Noise is an unwanted signal, which interferes with the original message signal and
corrupts the parameters of the message signal. This alteration in the communication
process, leads to the message getting altered. It most likely enters at the channel or the
receiver.

The noise signal can be understood by taking a look at the following figure.

Hence, it is understood that the noise is some signal which has no pattern and no
constant frequency or amplitude. It is quite random and unpredictable. Measures are
usually taken to reduce it, though it can’t be completely eliminated.

Most common examples of noise are:

 Hiss sound in radio receivers

 Buzz sound amidst of telephone conversations
 Flicker in television receivers, etc.

Types of Noise

The classification of noise is done depending on the type of the source, the effect it
shows or the relation it has with the receiver, etc.

There are two main ways in which noise is produced. One is through some external
source while the other is created by an internal source, within the receiver section.

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External Source
This noise is produced by the external sources, which may occur in the medium or
channel of communication usually. This noise cannot be completely eliminated. The best
way is to avoid the noise from affecting the signal.

Examples

Most common examples of this type of noise are

 Atmospheric noise (due to irregularities in the atmosphere)

 Extra-terrestrial noise, such as solar noise and cosmic noise

 Industrial noise

Internal Source
This noise is produced by the receiver components while functioning. The components in
the circuits, due to continuous functioning, may produce few types of noise. This noise is
quantifiable. A proper receiver design may lower the effect of this internal noise.

Examples

Most common examples of this type of noise are

 Thermal agitation noise (Johnson noise or Electrical noise)

 Shot noise (due to the random movement of electrons and holes)

 Transit-time noise (during transition)

 Miscellaneous noise is another type of noise which includes flicker, resistance

effect and mixer generated noise, etc.

Effects of Noise
Noise is an inconvenient feature, which affects the system performance. Following are
the effects of noise.

Noise limits the operating range of the systems.

Noise indirectly places a limit on the weakest signal that can be amplified by an
amplifier. The oscillator in the mixer circuit may limit its frequency because of noise. A
system’s operation depends on the operation of its circuits. Noise limits the smallest
signal that a receiver is capable of processing.

Noise affects the sensitivity of receivers

Sensitivity is the minimum amount of input signal necessary to obtain the specified
quality output. Noise affects the sensitivity of a receiver system, which eventually affects
the output.

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 Analog Communication ─ SNR Calculations

In this chapter, let us calculate Signal to Noise Ratios and Figure of Merits of various
modulated waves, which are demodulated at the receiver.

Signal to Noise Ratio

Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) is the ratio of the signal power to noise power. The
higher the value of SNR, the greater will be the quality of the received output.

Signal-to-Noise Ratio at different points can be calculated using the following formulas.

Input SNR = (𝐒𝐍𝐑)𝐈 =𝐀𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐥/𝐀𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐧𝐨𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐩𝐮𝐭
Output SNR = (𝐒𝐍𝐑)𝐎 =𝐀𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐥/𝐀𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐧𝐨𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐭
𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐩𝐮𝐭 Channel SNR = (𝐒𝐍𝐑)𝐂 =𝐀𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐥/𝐀𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐧𝐨𝐢𝐬𝐞
𝐢𝐧 𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐰𝐢𝐝𝐭𝐡

Figure of Merit
The ratio of output SNR and input SNR can be termed as Figure of Merit. It is denoted
by F. It describes the performance of a device.
𝐅 =(𝐒𝐍𝐑)𝐎/(𝐒𝐍𝐑)𝐈

Figure of merit of a receiver is

𝐅 =(𝐒𝐍𝐑)𝐎/(𝐒𝐍𝐑)𝐜

It is so because for a receiver, the channel is the input.

SNR Calculations in AM System

Consider the following receiver model of AM system to analyze noise.

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We know that the Amplitude Modulated (AM) wave

𝒔(𝒕) = 𝑨𝒄[𝟏 + 𝒌𝒂 𝐦(𝒕)] 𝐜𝐨𝐬(𝟐𝝅𝒇𝒄𝒕)

=> 𝒔(𝒕) = 𝑨𝒄 𝐜𝐨𝐬(𝟐𝝅𝒇𝒄𝒕) + 𝑨𝒄𝒌𝒂 𝐦(𝒕) 𝐜𝐨𝐬(𝟐𝝅𝒇𝒄𝒕)

Average power of AM wave is

𝑷𝒔 = (𝑨𝒄/√𝟐)𝟐+ (𝑨𝒄𝒌𝒂𝒎(𝒕)/√𝟐)𝟐=𝑨𝒄𝟐𝟐+𝑨𝒄𝟐𝒌𝒂𝟐𝑷/𝟐

=> 𝑷𝒔 =𝑨𝒄𝟐(𝟏 + 𝒌𝒂𝟐𝑷)/2

Average power of noise in the message bandwidth is

𝑷𝒏𝒄 = 𝑾𝑵𝑶

 W is the message bandwidth

Assume the band pass noise is mixed with AM wave in the channel as shown in the
above figure. This combination is applied at the input of AM demodulator. Hence, the
input of AM demodulator is

(𝑺𝑵𝑹)𝑪,𝑨𝑴 =𝐀𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐌 𝐰𝐚𝐯𝐞/𝐀𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐧𝐨𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞

𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐰𝐢𝐝𝐭𝐡

=> (𝑺𝑵𝑹)𝑪,𝑨𝑴 =𝑨𝒄𝟐(𝟏 + 𝒌𝒂𝟐𝑷)/𝟐𝑾𝑵𝑶

The output of AM demodulator is nothing but the envelope of the above signal.

Where,

P is the power of the message signal =𝑨𝒎𝟐/𝟐

W is the message bandwidth

Assume the band pass noise is mixed with AM wave in the channel as shown in the above
figure. This combination is applied at the input of AM demodulator. Hence, the input of AM
demodulator is 𝒗(𝒕) = 𝒔(𝒕) + 𝒏(𝒕)

=> 𝒗(𝒕) = 𝑨𝒄[𝟏 + 𝒌𝒂𝒎(𝒕)]𝒄𝒐𝒔(𝟐𝝅𝒇𝒄𝒕) + [𝒏𝑰(𝒕)𝒄𝒐𝒔(𝟐𝝅𝒇𝒄𝒕) − 𝒏𝑸(𝒕)𝒔𝒊𝒏(𝟐𝝅𝒇𝒄𝒕)]

=> 𝒗(𝒕) = [𝑨𝒄 + 𝑨𝒄𝒌𝒂𝒎(𝒕) + 𝒏𝑰(𝒕)]𝒄𝒐𝒔(𝟐𝝅𝒇𝒄𝒕) − 𝒏𝑸(𝒕)𝒔𝒊𝒏(𝟐𝝅𝒇𝒄𝒕)

Where 𝒏𝑰(𝒕) and 𝒏𝑸(𝒕) are in phase and quadrature phase components of noise.

The output of AM demodulator is nothing but the envelope of the above signal.

𝒅(𝒕) = √[𝑨𝒄 + 𝑨𝒄𝒌𝒂𝒎(𝒕) + 𝒏𝑰(𝒕)]𝟐 + (𝒏𝑸(𝒕))𝟐

=> 𝒅(𝒕) ≈ 𝑨𝒄 + 𝑨𝒄𝒌𝒂𝒎(𝒕) + 𝒏𝑰(𝒕)65
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Average power of noise at the output is

𝑷𝒏𝒐 = 𝑾𝑵𝑶

Substitute, these values in output SNR formula.

(𝑺𝑵𝑹)𝑶,𝑨𝑴 =𝐀𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐥/𝐀𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐧𝐨𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐭

𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐩𝐮𝐭

SNR Calculations in DSBSC System

Consider the following receiver model of DSBSC system to analyze noise.

We know that the DSBSC modulated wave is

𝒔(𝒕) = 𝑨𝒄 𝐦(𝒕) 𝐜𝐨𝐬(𝟐𝝅𝒇𝒄𝒕)

Average power of DSBSC modulated wave is

𝑷𝒔 = (𝑨𝒄𝒎(𝒕)/√𝟐)𝟐
=𝑨𝒄𝟐𝑷/𝟐

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Average power of noise in the message bandwidth is

𝑷𝒏𝒄 = 𝑾𝑵𝑶

Substitute, these values in channel SNR formula.

(𝑺𝑵𝑹)𝑪,𝑫𝑺𝑩𝑺𝑪 =𝐀𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐒𝐁𝐒𝐂 𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐚𝐯𝐞/𝐀𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟

𝐧𝐨𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐰𝐢𝐝𝐭𝐡

=> (𝑺𝑵𝑹)𝑪,𝑫𝑺𝑩𝑺𝑪 =𝑨𝒄𝟐P/𝟐𝑾𝑵𝑶

Assume the band pass noise is mixed with DSBSC modulated wave in the channel as
shown in the above figure. This combination is applied as one of the input to the product
modulator. Hence, the input of this product modulator Is

𝒗𝟏(𝒕) = 𝒔(𝒕) + 𝒏(𝒕)

=> 𝒗𝟏(𝒕) = 𝑨𝒄𝒎(𝒕)𝒄𝒐𝒔(𝟐𝝅𝒇𝒄𝒕) + [𝒏𝑰(𝒕)𝒄𝒐𝒔(𝟐𝝅𝒇𝒄𝒕) − 𝒏𝑸(𝒕)𝒔𝒊𝒏(𝟐𝝅𝒇𝒄𝒕)]
=> 𝒗𝟏(𝒕) = [𝑨𝒄𝒎(𝒕) + 𝒏𝑰(𝒕)]𝒄𝒐𝒔(𝟐𝝅𝒇𝒄𝒕) − 𝒏𝑸(𝒕)𝒔𝒊𝒏(𝟐𝝅𝒇𝒄𝒕)

When the above signal is applied as an input to low pass filter, we will get the output of low
pass filter as

𝒅(𝒕) =[𝑨𝒄𝒎(𝒕) + 𝒏𝑰(𝒕)]/𝟐

Average power of the demodulated signal is

𝑷𝒎 = (𝑨𝒄𝒎(𝒕)/𝟐√𝟐)𝟐=𝑨𝒄𝟐𝑷/𝟖

Average power of noise at the output is

𝑷𝒏𝒐 =𝑾𝑵𝑶/𝟒

Substitute, these values in output SNR formula.

(𝑺𝑵𝑹)𝑶,𝑫𝑺𝑩𝑺𝑪 =𝐀𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐥/𝐀𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐧𝐨𝐢𝐬𝐞

𝐚𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐩𝐮𝐭

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=> (𝑺𝑵𝑹)𝑶,𝑫𝑺𝑩𝑺𝑪 = (𝑨𝒄𝟐𝑷/𝟖) (𝑾𝑵𝑶𝟒⁄ ) =𝑨𝒄𝟐𝑷/𝟐𝑾𝑵𝑶

Substitute, the values in Figure of merit of DSBSC receiver formula

=(𝑺𝑵𝑹)𝑶,𝑫𝑺𝑩𝑺𝑪/(𝑺𝑵𝑹)𝒄,𝑫𝑺𝑩𝑺𝑪

=> 𝑭 = (𝑨𝒄𝟐𝑷/𝟐𝑾𝑵𝑶) (𝑨𝒄𝟐𝑷/𝟐𝑾𝑵𝑶 )

=> 𝑭 = 𝟏

Therefore, the Figure of merit of DSBSC receiver is 1.

SNR Calculations in SSBSC System

Consider the following receiver model of SSBSC system to analyze noise.

We know that the SSBSC modulated wave having lower sideband is

𝒔(𝒕) =𝑨𝒎𝑨𝒄/𝟐𝐜𝐨𝐬[𝟐𝝅(𝒇𝒄 − 𝒇𝒎)𝒕]

Average power of SSBSC modulated wave is

𝑷𝒔 = (𝑨𝒎𝑨𝒄/𝟐√𝟐)𝟐=𝑨𝒎𝟐𝑨𝒄𝟐/𝟖
Average power of noise in the message bandwidth is
𝑷𝒏𝒄 = 𝑾𝑵𝑶

Substitute, these values in channel SNR formula.

(𝑺𝑵𝑹)𝑪,𝑺𝑺𝑩𝑺𝑪 =𝐀𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐒𝐁𝐒𝐂 𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐚𝐯𝐞/𝐀𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟

𝐧𝐨𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐰𝐢𝐝𝐭𝐡
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The antenna present at the end of transmitter section, transmits the modulated wave. In
this chapter, let us discuss about AM and FM transmitters.

AM Transmitter
AM transmitter takes the audio signal as an input and delivers amplitude modulated
wave to the antenna as an output to be transmitted. The block diagram of AM
transmitter is shown in the following figure.

The working of AM transmitter can be explained as follows.

 The audio signal from the output of the microphone is sent to the pre-amplifier,
which boosts the level of the modulating signal.

 The RF oscillator generates the carrier signal.

 Both the modulating and the carrier signal is sent to AM modulator.

 Power amplifier is used to increase the power levels of AM wave. This wave is
finally passed to the antenna to be transmitted.

FM Transmitter
FM transmitter is the whole unit, which takes the audio signal as an input and delivers
FM wave to the antenna as an output to be transmitted. The block diagram of FM
transmitter is shown in the following figure.

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The working of FM transmitter can be explained as follows.

 The audio signal from the output of the microphone is sent to the pre-amplifier,
which boosts the level of the modulating signal.

 This signal is then passed to high pass filter, which acts as a pre-emphasis
network to filter out the noise and improve the signal to noise ratio.

 This signal is further passed to the FM modulator circuit.

 The oscillator circuit generates a high frequency carrier, which is sent to the
modulator along with the modulating signal.

 Several stages of frequency multiplier are used to increase the operating frequency.
Even then, the power of the signal is not enough to transmit. Hence, a RF power
amplifier is used at the end to increase the power of the modulated signal. This FM
modulated output is finally passed to the antenna to be transmitted.

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The antenna present at the beginning of the receiver section, receives the modulated
wave. First let us discuss the requirements of a receiver.

Requirements of a Receiver
AM receiver receives AM wave and demodulates it by using the envelope detector.
Similarly, FM receiver receives FM wave and demodulates it by using the Frequency
Discrimination method. Following are the requirements of both AM and FM receiver.

 It should be cost-effective.

 It should receive the corresponding modulated waves.

 The receiver should be able to tune and amplify the desired station.

 It should have an ability to reject the unwanted stations.

 Demodulation has to be done to all the station signals, irrespective of the carrier
signal frequency.

For these requirements to be fulfilled, the tuner circuit and the mixer circuit should be
very effective. The procedure of RF mixing is an interesting phenomenon.

RF Mixing
The RF mixing unit develops an Intermediate Frequency (IF) to which any received
signal is converted, so as to process the signal effectively.

RF Mixer is an important stage in the receiver. Two signals of different frequencies are
taken where one signal level affects the level of the other signal, to produce the resultant
mixed output. The input signals and the resultant mixer output is illustrated in the
following figures.

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Let the first and second signal frequencies be and . If these two signals are applied as inputs of RF mixer, then it produces an output signal, having frequencies of + and

− .

If this is observed in the frequency domain, the pattern looks like the following figure.

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AM Receiver

The AM super heterodyne receiver takes the amplitude modulated wave as an input and
produces the original audio signal as an output. Selectivity is the ability of selecting a
particular signal, while rejecting the others. Sensitivity is the capacity of detecting RF
signal and demodulating it, while at the lowest power level.

Radio amateurs are the initial radio receivers. However, they have drawbacks such as
poor sensitivity and selectivity. To overcome these drawbacks, super heterodyne
receiver was invented. The block diagram of AM receiver is shown in the following figure.

RF Tuner Section
The amplitude modulated wave received by the antenna is first passed to the tuner
circuit through a transformer. The tuner circuit is nothing but a LC circuit, which is also
called as resonant or tank circuit. It selects the frequency, desired by the AM receiver.
It also tunes the local oscillator and the RF filter at the same time.

RF Mixer
The signal from the tuner output is sent to the RF-IF converter, which acts as a mixer. It has
a local oscillator, which produces a constant frequency. The mixing process is done here,
having the received signal as one input and the local oscillator frequency as the other input.
The resultant output is a mixture of two frequencies produced by the mixer, which is called
as the Intermediate Frequency (IF).

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The production of IF helps in the demodulation of any station signal having any carrier
frequency. Hence, all signals are translated to a fixed carrier frequency for adequate
selectivity.

IF Filter
Intermediate frequency filter is a band pass filter, which passes the desired frequency. It
eliminates all other unwanted frequency components present in it. This is the advantage
of IF filter, which allows only IF frequency.

AM Demodulator
The received AM wave is now demodulated using AM demodulator. This demodulator
uses the envelope detection process to receive the modulating signal.

Audio Amplifier
This is the power amplifier stage, which is used to amplify the detected audio signal. The
processed signal is strengthened to be effective. This signal is passed on to the
loudspeaker to get the original sound signal.

FM Receiver
The block diagram of FM receiver is shown in the following figure.

This block diagram of FM receiver is similar to the block diagram of AM receiver. The two
blocks Amplitude limiter and De-emphasis network are included before and after FM
demodulator. The operation of the remaining blocks is the same as that of AM receiver.

We know that in FM modulation, the amplitude of FM wave remains constant. However, if

some noise is added with FM wave in the channel, due to that the amplitude of FM wave

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may vary. Thus, with the help of amplitude limiter we can maintain the amplitude of
FM wave as constant by removing the unwanted peaks of the noise signal.

In FM transmitter, we have seen the pre-emphasis network (High pass filter), which is
present before FM modulator. This is used to improve the SNR of high frequency audio
signal. The reverse process of pre-emphasis is known as de-emphasis. Thus, in this FM
receiver, the de-emphasis network (Low pass filter) is included after FM demodulator.
This signal is passed to the audio amplifier to increase the power level. Finally, we get
the original sound signal from the loudspeaker.

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 Analog Communication ─ Sampling

So far, we have discussed about continuous-wave modulation. We will discuss about pulse
modulation in the next chapter. These pulse modulation techniques deal with discrete signals.
So, now let us see how to convert a continuous time signal into a discrete one.

The process of converting continuous time signals into equivalent discrete time signals,
can be termed as Sampling. A certain instant of data is continually sampled in the
sampling process.

The following figure shows a continuous-time signal x (t) and the corresponding sampled
signal xs (t). When x (t) is multiplied by a periodic impulse train, the sampled signal xs
(t) is obtained.

A sampling signal is a periodic train of pulses, having unit amplitude, sampled at equal
intervals of time Ts, which is called as sampling time. This data is transmitted at the
time instants Ts and the carrier signal is transmitted at the remaining time.

Sampling Rate
To discretize the signals, the gap between the samples should be fixed. That gap can be
termed as the sampling period Ts. Reciprocal of the sampling period is known as
sampling frequency or sampling rate .

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Sampling Theorem

The sampling rate should be such that the data in the message signal should neither be
lost nor it should get over-lapped. The sampling theorem states that, “a signal can be
exactly reproduced if it is sampled at the rate fs, which is greater than or equal to twice
the maximum frequency of the given signal W.”

Mathematically, we can write it as

𝐟𝐬 ≥ 𝟐𝐖

Where,
 𝐟𝐬 is the sampling rate
 W is the highest frequency of the given signal

If the sampling rate is equal to twice the maximum frequency of the given signal W,
then it is called as Nyquist rate.

The sampling theorem, which is also called as Nyquist theorem, delivers the theory of
sufficient sample rate in terms of bandwidth for the class of functions that are band-
limited.

For continuous-time signal x (t), which is band-limited in the frequency domain is

represented as shown in the following figure.

If the signal is sampled above Nyquist rate, then the original signal can be recovered.
The following figure explains a signal, if sampled at a higher rate than 2w in the
frequency domain.

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If the same signal is sampled at a rate less than 2w, then the sampled signal would look
like the following figure.

We can observe from the above pattern that there is over-lapping of information, which
leads to mixing up and loss of information. This unwanted phenomenon of over-lapping
is called as Aliasing.

Aliasing can be referred to as “the phenomenon of a high-frequency component in the

spectrum of a signal, taking on the identity of a low-frequency component in the
spectrum of its sampled version.”

Hence, the sampling rate of the signal is chosen to be as Nyquist rate. If the sampling
rate is equal to twice the highest frequency of the given signal W, then the sampled
signal would look like the following figure.

In this case, the signal can be recovered without any loss. Hence, this is a good
sampling rate.

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 Analog Communication ─ Pulse Modulation

After continuous wave modulation, the next division is Pulse modulation. In this chapter,
let us discuss the following analog pulse modulation techniques.

 Pulse Amplitude Modulation

 Pulse Width Modulation
 Pulse Position Modulation

Pulse Amplitude Modulation

In Pulse Amplitude Modulation (PAM) technique, the amplitude of the pulse carrier
varies, which is proportional to the instantaneous amplitude of the message signal.

The pulse amplitude modulated signal will follow the amplitude of the original signal, as
the signal traces out the path of the whole wave. In natural PAM, a signal sampled at
Nyquist rate can be reconstructed, by passing it through an efficient Low Pass Filter
(LPF) with exact cutoff frequency.

The following figures explain the Pulse Amplitude Modulation.

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Though the PAM signal is passed through a LPF, it cannot recover the signal without
distortion. Hence, to avoid this noise, use flat-top sampling. The flat-top PAM signal is
shown in the following figure.

Flat-top sampling is the process in which, the sampled signal can be represented in
pulses for which the amplitude of the signal cannot be changed with respect to the
analog signal, to be sampled. The tops of amplitude remain flat. This process simplifies
the circuit design.

Pulse Width Modulation

In Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) or Pulse Duration Modulation (PDM) or Pulse Time
Modulation (PTM) technique, the width or the duration or the time of the pulse carrier
varies, which is proportional to the instantaneous amplitude of the message signal.

The width of the pulse varies in this method, but the amplitude of the signal remains
constant. Amplitude limiters are used to make the amplitude of the signal constant.
These circuits clip off the amplitude to a desired level, and hence the noise is limited.

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The following figure explains the types of Pulse Width Modulations.

There are three types of PWM.

 The leading edge of the pulse being constant, the trailing edge varies according
to the message signal. The waveform for this type of PWM is denoted as (a) in
the above figure.

 The trailing edge of the pulse being constant, the leading edge varies according to
the message signal. The waveform for this type of PWM is denoted as (b) in the
above figure.

 The center of the pulse being constant, the leading edge and the trailing edge varies
according to the message signal. The waveform for this type of PWM is denoted as
(c) shown in the above figure.

Pulse Position Modulation

Pulse Position Modulation (PPM) is an analog modulation scheme in which, the
amplitude and the width of the pulses are kept constant, while the position of each
pulse, with reference to the position of a reference pulse varies according to the
instantaneous sampled value of the message signal.

The transmitter has to send synchronizing pulses (or simply sync pulses) to keep the
transmitter and the receiver in sync. These sync pulses help to maintain the position of
the pulses. The following figures explain the Pulse Position Modulation.

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Pulse position modulation is done in accordance with the pulse width modulated signal.
Each trailing edge of the pulse width modulated signal becomes the starting point for
pulses in PPM signal. Hence, the position of these pulses is proportional to the width of
the PWM pulses.

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Advantage
As the amplitude and the width are constant, the power handled is also constant.

Disadvantage
The synchronization between the transmitter and the receiver is a must.

Comparison between PAM, PWM, and PPM

The following table presents the comparison between three modulation techniques.

PAM PWM PPM

Amplitude is varied Width is varied Position is varied

Bandwidth depends on the Bandwidth depends on the

Bandwidth depends on the
rise time of the pulse rise time of the pulse
width of the pulse

Instantaneous transmitter
Instantaneous transmitter Instantaneous transmitter
power varies with the
power varies with the power remains constant
amplitude and the width of
amplitude of the pulses with the width of the pulses
the pulses

System complexity is high System complexity is low System complexity is low

Noise interference is high Noise interference is low Noise interference is low

It is similar to amplitude It is similar to frequency It is similar to phase

modulation modulation modulation

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Analog Communication ─ Transducers

Transducer is a device, which converts energy from one form to other. In this chapter,
let us discuss about the transducers used in communication systems.

Why do We Need Transducers?

In the real world, communication between any two nearby persons takes place with the
help of sound waves. But, if the persons are far away, then it is difficult to convey the
information without any loss by using sound waves in its physical form.

To overcome this difficulty, we can use modulators in the transmitter section and
demodulators in the receiver section. These modulators and demodulators operate with
electrical signals. That’s why we require a device, which has to convert the sound waves
into electrical signals or vice versa. That device is known as a transducer.

Following is a simple block diagram of a transducer.

This transducer has a single input and a single output. It converts the energy present at
the input into its equivalent output having another energy. Basically, a transducer
converts the non-electrical form of energy into an electrical form or vice versa.

Types of Transducers
We can classify the transducers into following two types based on the placement
(position) of the transducer in communication systems.

 Input Transducer
 Output Transducer

Input Transducers
The transducer present at the input of the communication system is known as an input
transducer. Following is the block diagram of an input transducer.

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This input transducer converts the non-electrical physical quantity into an electrical
signal. The physical quantities such as sound or light can be converted into electrical
quantities such as voltage or current by using this transducer. Example: Microphone

Microphone is used as the input transducer, which is placed between the information
source and the transmitter section. The information source produces the information in
the form of sound waves. The microphone converts these sound waves into electrical
signals with the help of a diaphragm. These electrical signals can be used for further
processing.

Output Transducers
The transducer present at the output of communication system is known as output
transducer. Following is the block diagram of an output transducer.

This output transducer converts the electrical signal into non-electrical physical quantity.
The electrical quantities such as voltage or current can be converted into physical
quantities such as sound or light by using this transducer. Example: Loudspeaker.

The loud speaker is used as the output transducer, which is placed between the receiver
section and the destination. The demodulator present in the receiver section produces
the demodulated output. So, the loud speaker converts the electrical signals
(demodulated output) into sound waves. Therefore, the functionality of the loud speaker
is just opposite to the functionality of the microphone.

In addition to the above transducers, there is one more transducer which is used in
communication systems. This transducer can be placed either at the end of the
transmitter section or at the starting of the receiver section. Example: Antenna.

An Antenna is a transducer, which converts electrical signals into electromagnetic waves

and vice versa. An Antenna can be used either as a transmitting antenna or as a
receiving antenna.

A transmitting antenna converts electrical signals into electromagnetic waves and

radiates them. While, a receiving antenna converts electromagnetic waves from the
received beam into electrical signals.

In this two-way communication, the same antenna can be used for both transmission
and reception.

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