Amplitude Modulation Fundamentals

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True / False Questions

1.

In the modulation process, the baseband voice, or digital signal modifies another, higher-frequency signal called the carrier. True False

2.

With amplitude modulation, the instantaneous value of the carrier amplitude changes in accordance with the amplitude and frequency variations of the modulating signal. True False

3.

In amplitude modulation is does not matter if the peak value of the modulating signal is greater than the peak value of the carrier. True False

4.

The circuit used for producing AM is called a demodulator. True False

5.

When the modulating voltage is much greater than the carrier voltage, a condition called overmodulation results. True False

6.

Sidebands occur at frequencies that are the sum and difference of the carrier and modulating frequencies. True False

7.

Observing an AM signal on an oscilloscope, amplitude variations of the carrier with respect to frequency can be seen. True False

8.

A test instrument known as a spectrum analyzer is used to display the frequency domain of a signal. True False

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Voice frequencies occur in the 300- to 3000-Hz range. True False

10.

According to Fourier analysis, complex signals and distorted sine waves are made up of a fundamental sine wave and numerous harmonic signals. True False

Multiple Choice Questions 11. Amplitude modulation by square waves or rectangular binary pulses is referred to as A. B. C. D. phase-shift keying amplitude-shift keying frequency-shift keying binary-shift keying

12.

With AM which of the following conveys no information? A. B. C. D. lower sideband upper sideband both sidebands carrier

13.

In amplitude modulation, how much of the transmitted power is in the carrier? A. B. C. D. one-half three-quarters one-third two-thirds

14.

Double-sideband suppressed carrier signals are generated by a circuit called a A. B. C. D. balanced demodulator balanced modulator beat frequency oscillator notch filter

15.

Which of the following is not a major benefit of SSB? A. B. C. D. noise in the signal is reduced conserves spectrum space less transmitter circuitry is used more fading of an SSB signal over long distances

Fill in the Blank Questions

16. In the modulation process, the baseband voice, video, or digital signal modifies another, higherfrequency signal called the _______________. 17. 18. In AM, the information signal varies the _______________ of the carrier sine wave. If the amplitude of the modulating signal is greater than the amplitude of the carrier, _______________ will occur.

19.

The relationship between the amplitude of the modulating signal and the amplitude of the carrier is known as the modulation _______________. In AM if the modulating voltage is much greater than the carrier voltage, a condition known as _______________ results.

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21.

The amount, or depth of AM is more commonly expressed as the _______________ of modulation rather than as a fractional value. In AM _______________ occur at frequencies that are the sum and difference of the carrier and modulating frequencies.

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23. The bandwidth of an AM signal is _______________ the highest frequency in the modulating signal.