What is Angle
What is Angle Modulation?
Modulation?
In angle modulation, information isIn angle modulation, information is embedded in the
embedded in the angle angle of the carrier.of the carrier.
We define the angle of a modulated carrierWe define the angle of a modulated carrier by the argument of...
by the argument of...
s
Phasor Form
Phasor Form
In the complex plane we haveIn the complex plane we have
t=1 t=1 t=0 t=0 t=3 t=3
Phasor rotates with nonuniform speed
Angular Velocity
Angular Velocity
Since phase changes nonuniformly vs.Since phase changes nonuniformly vs. time, we can define a rate of change
time, we can define a rate of change
This This is is what what we we know know as as frequencyfrequency
ii d d ii((t t )) dt dt s s t t AAcc ccooss 22 f f cct t cc ii t t d d ii dt dt 22 f f cc
Instantaneous Frequency
Instantaneous Frequency
We are used to signals with constantWe are used to signals with constant
carrier frequency. There are cases where
carrier frequency. There are cases where
carrier frequency itself changes with time.
carrier frequency itself changes with time.
We can therefor talk aboutWe can therefor talk about instantaneous instantaneous
frequency
frequency defined asdefined as
f f ii
t t 11 2 2 d d ii
t t dt dtExamples of Inst. Freq.
Examples of Inst. Freq.
Consider an AM signalConsider an AM signal
Here, the instantaneous frequency is theHere, the instantaneous frequency is the frequency itself, which is constant
frequency itself, which is constant
s s t t
11 kmkm((t t ))
ccooss 22 f f cct t cc ii t t d d ii dt dt 22 f f ccImpressing a message on
Impressing a message on
the angle of carrier
the angle of carrier
There are two ways to form a an angleThere are two ways to form a an angle modulated signal.
modulated signal.
–
– Embed it in the phase of the carrier Embed it in the phase of the carrier
Phase Modulation(PM)
Phase Modulation(PM)
–
– Embed it in the Embed it in the frequency of the carrier frequency of the carrier
Frequency
Phase Modulation(PM)
Phase Modulation(PM)
In PM, carrier angle changes linearly withIn PM, carrier angle changes linearly with the message
the message
WhereWhere
–
– 2πf 2πf cc=angle of unmodulated carrier =angle of unmodulated carrier
–
– kkpp=phase sensitivity in radians/volt=phase sensitivity in radians/volt
s
Frequency Modulation
Frequency Modulation
In FM, it is the instantaneous frequencyIn FM, it is the instantaneous frequency that varies linearly with message
that varies linearly with message
amplitude, i.e.
amplitude, i.e.
f
FM Signal
FM Signal
We saw that I.F. is the derivative of theWe saw that I.F. is the derivative of the phase phase Therefore,Therefore, f f ii
t t 11 2 2 d d ii
t t dt dt ii t t 22 f f cct t 22 k k f f m m t t 0 0 t t
s s t
t AAcc cocoss 22 f f cct t 22 k k f f mm((t t ))dt dt 0 0 t t
FM for Tone Signals
FM for Tone Signals
Consider a sinusoidal messageConsider a sinusoidal message
The instantaneous frequencyThe instantaneous frequency
corresponding to its FM version is
corresponding to its FM version is
m m((t t )) AAmm ccosos 2
2 f f mmt t f f ii t t f f cc k k f f mm((t t )) f f cc resting resting frequen frequencycy k k f f AAmm ccooss 2
2 f f mmt t
Illustrating FM
Illustrating FM
0 0 00..0011 00..0022 0..00033 00..0044 00..0055 00..0066 00..0077 0..00088 00..0099 00..11 -1 -1 -0.8 -0.8 -0.6 -0.6 -0.4 -0.4 -0.2 -0.2 0 0 0.2 0.2 0.4 0.4 0.6 0.6 0.8 0.8 1 1 FM FM message message Inst.frequency Inst.frequencyMoves with the
Moves with the
Message amplitude
Frequency Deviation
Frequency Deviation
Inst. frequency has upper and lowerInst. frequency has upper and lower bounds given by bounds given by f f ii t t f f cc f f ccooss 22 f f m mt t
where where f f frequencyfrequency deviationdeviation k k f f A Amm then then f f ii maxmax f f cc f f f f ii miminn f f cc f f
FM Modulation index
FM Modulation index
The equivalent of AM modulation index isThe equivalent of AM modulation index is which is also called
which is also called deviation ratio deviation ratio . It. It
quantifies how much carrier frequency
quantifies how much carrier frequency
swings relative to message bandwidth
swings relative to message bandwidth
f f W W
ba
ba seb seband and
or or f f f f mm tone tone
Example:carrier swing
Example:carrier swing
A 100 MHz FM carrier is modulated by anA 100 MHz FM carrier is modulated by an audio tone causing 20 KHz frequency
audio tone causing 20 KHz frequency
deviation.
deviation. Determine Determine the the carrier carrier siwngsiwng
and highest and lowest carrier frequencies
and highest and lowest carrier frequencies
f f 2020 K KHz Hz fr
freeqquencyuency swing swing 22 f f 4040 K KHz Hz fr
freeqquencyuency rangerange:: f
f highhigh 100100 M MHz Hz 2020 K KHz Hz 100.02 M100.02 MHz Hz f
Example: deviation ratio
Example: deviation ratio
What is the modulation index (or deviationWhat is the modulation index (or deviation ratio) of an FM signal with carrier swing of
ratio) of an FM signal with carrier swing of
150 KHz when the modulating signal is 15
150 KHz when the modulating signal is 15
KHz? KHz? f f 150150 2 2 7575 K KHz Hz f f f f mm 75 75 1 155 55
Myth of FM
Myth of FM
Deriving FM bandwidth is a lot moreDeriving FM bandwidth is a lot more involved than AM
involved than AM
FM was initially thought to be a bandwidthFM was initially thought to be a bandwidth efficient communication because it was
efficient communication because it was
thought that FM bandwidth is simply 2
thought that FM bandwidth is simply 2 ff
By keeping frequency deviation low, weBy keeping frequency deviation low, we can use arbitrary small bandwidth
FM bandwidth
FM bandwidth
Deriving FM bandwidth is a lot moreDeriving FM bandwidth is a lot more involved than AM and it can barely be
involved than AM and it can barely be
derived for sinusoidal message
derived for sinusoidal message
There is a graphical way to illustrate FMThere is a graphical way to illustrate FM bandwidth
Piece-wise approximation of
Piece-wise approximation of
baseband
baseband
Look at the following representationLook at the following representation
1/2W 1/2W Baseband bandwidth Baseband bandwidth =W =W
Corresponding FM signal
Corresponding FM signal
FM version of the above is an RF pulse forFM version of the above is an RF pulse for each square pulse.
each square pulse.
The frequency of the kth RF pulse at t=tThe frequency of the kth RF pulse at t=tkk isis given by the height of the pulse. i.e.
given by the height of the pulse. i.e.
f
Range of frequencies?
Range of frequencies?
We have a bunch of RF pulses each at aWe have a bunch of RF pulses each at a different frequency.
different frequency.
Inst.freq corresponding to square pulsesInst.freq corresponding to square pulses lie in the following range
lie in the following range
f
f ii mmaxax f f cc k k f f mmmmaxax f
f ii mminin f f cc k k f f mmmminin
m
A look at the spectrum
A look at the spectrum
We will have a series of RF pulses each atWe will have a series of RF pulses each at a different frequency. The collective
a different frequency. The collective
spectrum is a bunch of sincs
spectrum is a bunch of sincs
f f highest highest lowest lowest 4W 4W
So what is the
So what is the bandwidth?
bandwidth?
Measure the width from the first upperMeasure the width from the first upper zero crossing of the highest term to the
zero crossing of the highest term to the
first lower zero crossing of the lowest
first lower zero crossing of the lowest
term term f f highest highest lowest lowest
Closer look
Closer look
The highest sinc is located at fThe highest sinc is located at fcc+k+kffmmpp
Each sinc is 1/2W wide. Therefore, theirEach sinc is 1/2W wide. Therefore, their zero crossing point is always 2W above
zero crossing point is always 2W above
the center of the sinc.
the center of the sinc.
f
f
2W
Range of frequenices
Range of frequenices
Above range liesAbove range lies <f <fcc-k-kffmmpp-2W,f-2W,fcc+k+kffmmpp+2W>+2W> f f highest highest lowest lowest
FM bandwidth
FM bandwidth
The range just defined is one expressionThe range just defined is one expression for FM bandwidth. There are many more!
for FM bandwidth. There are many more!
B
BFMFM=4W+2k=4W+2kffmmpp
UsingUsing =∆f/W with ∆f=k=∆f/W with ∆f=kffmmpp B
Carson’s Rule
Carson’s Rule
A popular expression for FM bandwidth isA popular expression for FM bandwidth is
Carson’s rule. It is a bit smaller than what Carson’s rule. It is a bit smaller than what
we just saw
we just saw
B
Commercial FM
Commercial FM
Commercial FM broadcasting uses theCommercial FM broadcasting uses the following parameters
following parameters
–
– Baseband;15KHzBaseband;15KHz
–
– Deviation ratio:5Deviation ratio:5
–
– Peak freq. Deviation=75KHzPeak freq. Deviation=75KHz
B
Wideband vs. narrowband
Wideband vs. narrowband
FM
FM
NBFM is defined by the conditionNBFM is defined by the condition
–
– ∆f<<W ∆f<<W BBFMFM=2W=2W
–
– This is just like AM. No advantage hereThis is just like AM. No advantage here
WBFM is defined by the conditionWBFM is defined by the condition
–
– ∆f>>W ∆f>>W BBFMFM=2 ∆f =2 ∆f
–
Boundary between narrowband and
Boundary between narrowband and
wideband FM
wideband FM
This distinction is controlled byThis distinction is controlled by
–
– If If >1 --> WBFM>1 --> WBFM
–
– If If <1-->NBFM<1-->NBFM
Needless to say there is no point for goingNeedless to say there is no point for going with NBFM because the signal looks and
with NBFM because the signal looks and
sounds more like AM
Commercial FM spectrum
Commercial FM spectrum
The FM landscape looks like thisThe FM landscape looks like this
FM station B
FM station B
FM station A
FM station A FM station CFM station C
25KHz guardband 25KHz guardband 150 KHz 150 KHz 200 KHz 200 KHz carrier carrier
FM stereo:multiplexing
FM stereo:multiplexing
First, two channels are created; (left+right)First, two channels are created; (left+right) and (left-right)
and (left-right)
Left+right is useable by monauralLeft+right is useable by monaural receivers receivers -Left channel Left channel Right channel Right channel + + + + + + mono mono
Subcarrier modulation
Subcarrier modulation
The mono signal is left alone but theThe mono signal is left alone but the
difference channel is amplitude modulated
difference channel is amplitude modulated
with a 38 KHz carrier with a 38 KHz carrier Left channel Left channel Right channel Right channel + + + + + + mono mono DSB-SC DSB-SC f f scsc=38 kHz=38 kHz + + fsc= fsc= 38KHz 38KHz freq freq divider divider Composite baseband Composite baseband
-Stereo signal
Stereo signal
Composite baseband signal is thenComposite baseband signal is then frequency modulated frequency modulated Left channel Left channel Right channel Right channel + + + + + + mono mono DSB-SC DSB-SC f f scsc=38 kHz=38 kHz + + fsc= fsc= 38KHz 38KHz freq freq divider divider Composite baseband Composite baseband FM FM transmitter transmitter
-Stereo spectrum
Stereo spectrum
Baseband spectrum holds all theBaseband spectrum holds all the
information. It consists of composite
information. It consists of composite
baseband, pilot tone and DSB-SC
baseband, pilot tone and DSB-SC
spectrum spectrum 38 KHz 38 KHz 19 KHz 19 KHz 15 KHz 15 KHz Left+right Left+right DSB-SC DSB-SC
Stereo receiver
Stereo receiver
First, FM is stripped, i.e. demodulatedFirst, FM is stripped, i.e. demodulated
Second, composite baseband is lowpassSecond, composite baseband is lowpass filtered to recover the left+right and in
filtered to recover the left+right and in
parallel amplitude demodulated to recover
parallel amplitude demodulated to recover
the left-right signal
the left-right signal
38 KHz 38 KHz 19 KHz 19 KHz 15 KHz 15 KHz Left+right Left+right DSB-SC DSB-SC
Receiver diagram
Receiver diagram
FM FM receiver receiver lowpass lowpass filter(15K) filter(15K) bandpass bandpass at 38KHz at 38KHz X lowepass X lowepass VCO VCO Divide 2 Divide 2 X lowpass X lowpass + + + + -+ + + + + + Left+rightLeft+right leftleft
right right PLL PLL coherent detector coherent detector 38 KHz 38 KHz 19 KHz 19 KHz 15 KHz 15 KHz
Subsidiary communication
Subsidiary communication
authorization(SCA)
authorization(SCA)
It It is is possible possible to to transmit transmit “special“special
programming” ,e.g. commercial
programming” ,e.g. commercial-free-free
music for banks, department stores etc.
music for banks, department stores etc.
embedded in the regular FM programming
embedded in the regular FM programming
Such programming is frequencySuch programming is frequency
multiplexed on the FM signal with a 67
multiplexed on the FM signal with a 67
KHz carrier and
SCA spectrum
SCA spectrum
38 KHz 38 KHz 19 KHz 19 KHz 15 KHz 15 KHz Left+right Left+right DSB-SC DSB-SC 59.5 59.5 67 67 74.5 74.5 f(KHz)f(KHz) SCA signal SCA signalFM receiver
FM receiver
FM receiver is similar to the superhetFM receiver is similar to the superhet layout layout RF RF mixer mixer LO LO limiter
limiter Discrimi-
Discrimi-nator
nator deemphasisdeemphasis
AF power AF power amp amp IF IF
Frequency demodulation
Frequency demodulation
Remember that message in an FM signalRemember that message in an FM signal is in the instantaneous frequency or
is in the instantaneous frequency or
equivalently derivative of carrier angle
equivalently derivative of carrier angle
s s t
t AAcc cocoss 22 f f cct t 22 k k f f mm((t t ))dt dt 0 0 t t
s s t
t AAcc
2 2 f f cc 22 k k f f m m t
t
ssiinn 22 f f cct t 22 k k f f mm((t t ))dt dt t t
Do envelope detection on s’(t) Do envelope detection on s’(t)Receiver components:RF
Receiver components:RF
amplifier
amplifier
AM may skip RF amp but FM requires itAM may skip RF amp but FM requires it
FM receivers are called upon to work withFM receivers are called upon to work with weak signals (~1
weak signals (~1 V or less as compared toV or less as compared to
30
30 V for AM)V for AM)
An RF section is needed to bring up theAn RF section is needed to bring up the signal to at least 10 to 20
Limiter
Limiter
A limiter is a circuit whose output isA limiter is a circuit whose output is constant for
constant for all all input input amplitudes amplitudes above above aa
threshold
threshold
Limiter’s function in an FM receiver is toLimiter’s function in an FM receiver is to remove unwanted amplitude variations of
remove unwanted amplitude variations of
the FM signal
the FM signal
Limiter
Limiting and sensitivity
Limiting and sensitivity
A limiter needs about 1V of signal, calledA limiter needs about 1V of signal, called
quieting
quieting oror threshold threshold voltage, voltage, to to beginbegin
limiting
limiting
When enough signal arrives at theWhen enough signal arrives at the
receiver to start limiting action, the set
receiver to start limiting action, the set
quiets, i.e. background noise disappears
quiets, i.e. background noise disappears
Sensitivity is the min. RF signal toSensitivity is the min. RF signal to
produce a specified level of quieting,
produce a specified level of quieting,
normally
Sensitivity example
Sensitivity example
An FM receiver provides a voltage gain ofAn FM receiver provides a voltage gain of 200,000(106dB) prior to its limiter. The
200,000(106dB) prior to its limiter. The limiter’s quieting voltage is 200 mV.
limiter’s quieting voltage is 200 mV. WhatWhat
is the
is the receiver’s sensitivity?receiver’s sensitivity?
What we are really asking is the requiredWhat we are really asking is the required
signal at RF’s input to produce
signal at RF’s input to produce 200 mV at200 mV at
the output
the output
200 mV/200,000= 1
Discriminator
Discriminator
The heart of FM is this relationshipThe heart of FM is this relationship
What we need is a device that linearlyWhat we need is a device that linearly follows inst. frequency
follows inst. frequency
f f ii(t)=f (t)=f cc+k +k f f m(t)m(t) Disc.output Disc.output f f Deviation limits Deviation limits +75 KHz +75 KHz -75 KHz -75 KHz f f carrier carrier f
f carrier carrier is at the IF frequencyis at the IF frequency
Of 10.7 MHz
Examples of discriminators
Examples of discriminators
Slope detector - simple LC tank circuitSlope detector - simple LC tank circuit
operated at its most linear response curve
operated at its most linear response curve
This setup turns an FM signal
This setup turns an FM signal
into an AM into an AM f f cc f f oo output output f f
Phase-Locked Loop
Phase-Locked Loop
PLL’s are increasingly used as FMPLL’s are increasingly used as FM
demodulators and appear at IF output
demodulators and appear at IF output
Phase Phase comparator comparator Lowpass Lowpass filter filter VCO VCO fin
fin Error Error signalsignal
f
f vcovco VCO inputVCO input
Control signal:constant
Control signal:constant
When f
When f inin=f =f vcovco
Output proportional to
Output proportional to
Difference between f
PLL states
PLL states
Free-runningFree-running
–
– If the input and VCO frequency are too far apart,If the input and VCO frequency are too far apart,
PLL free-runs
PLL free-runs
CaptureCapture
–
– Once Once VCO VCO closes in closes in on on the the input frequency, PLLinput frequency, PLL
is said to be in the tracking or capture mode
is said to be in the tracking or capture mode
Locked or trackingLocked or tracking
–
– Can stay locked over a wider range than wasCan stay locked over a wider range than was
necessary for capture
PLL example
PLL example
VCO free-runs at 10 MHZ. VCO does notVCO free-runs at 10 MHZ. VCO does not change frequency until the input is within
change frequency until the input is within
50 KHZ.
50 KHZ.
In the tracking mode, VCO follows theIn the tracking mode, VCO follows the input to ±200 KHz of 10 MHz before
input to ±200 KHz of 10 MHz before losinglosing
lock. What is the lock and capture range?
lock. What is the lock and capture range?
–
– Capture range= 2x50KHz=100 KHzCapture range= 2x50KHz=100 KHz
–
Advantages of PLL
Advantages of PLL
If there is a carrier center frequency or LOIf there is a carrier center frequency or LO frequency drift, conventional detectors
frequency drift, conventional detectors
will be untuned
will be untuned
PLL, on the other hand, can correct itself.PLL, on the other hand, can correct itself.
PLL’s need no tuned circuits PLL’s need no tuned circuits
f f cc f f oo output output f f If f
If f cc drifts detector has no way of drifts detector has no way of
correcting itself
correcting itself
Slope detector
Zero crossing detector
Zero crossing detector
Hard Hard limiter limiter Zero Zero Crossing Crossing detector detector Multi-vibrator vibrator Averaging Averaging circuot circuot FM Output FM Output FM input FM input Hard limiter Hard limiter ZC detector ZC detector multiV multiV more frequent more frequent ZC’s means ZC’s means
higher inst freq
higher inst freq
in turn means in turn means Larger message Larger message amplitudes amplitudes Averaging circuit Averaging circuit
NOISE IN ANALOG
NOISE IN ANALOG
MODULATION
MODULATION
AMPLITUDE MODULATION AMPLITUDE MODULATIONReceiver Model
Receiver Model
The objective here is to establish aThe objective here is to establish a
relationship between input and and output
relationship between input and and output
SNR of an AM receiver SNR of an AM receiver BPF detector BPF detector Noise n(t) Noise n(t) Modulated signal s(t)l Modulated signal s(t)l output output filter filter f f cc -f -f cc B BTT=2W=2W
Establishing a reference
Establishing a reference
SNR
SNR
Define “channel” SNR measured atDefine “channel” SNR measured at receiver input
receiver input
(SNR)
(SNR)cc=avg. power of modulated signal/=avg. power of modulated signal/
avg. noise power in the message bandwidth
Noise in DSB-SC Receiver
Noise in DSB-SC Receiver
Tuner plus coherent detectionTuner plus coherent detection
BPF LPF BPF LPF DSB-SC DSB-SC n(t) n(t) Cos(2πfct)Cos(2πfct) x(t) v(t) x(t) v(t) s(t) s(t) s s t
t AAccmm((t t ) c) cooss 2
2 f f cct t
ss22
t t avg avg .. pow power er AAcc22 mm22((t t )) // 22 AAcc22 P P // 22 PReceiver input SNR
Receiver input SNR
Also defined as channel SNR:Also defined as channel SNR:
((SNSNRR))cc AAcc 2 2 P P // 22 W WN N oo noi
noisse power in te power in the message bandwidthhe message bandwidth
AAcc 2 2 P P 2 2WWN N oo W W -W -W No/2 No/2
Flat noise spectrum:white noise
Flat noise spectrum:white noise
Noise power=hatched area
Output SNR
Output SNR
Carrying signal and noise through the restCarrying signal and noise through the rest of the receiver, it can be shown that
of the receiver, it can be shown that
output SNR comes out to be equal to the
output SNR comes out to be equal to the
input. Hence
input. Hence
Therefore, any reduction in input SNR isTherefore, any reduction in input SNR is linearly reflected in the output
linearly reflected in the output
SNR SNR
oo SNR SNR
cc 11(SNR)
(SNR)
o
o
for DSB-AM
for DSB-AM
Following a similar approach,Following a similar approach,
Best case is achieved for 100%Best case is achieved for 100% modulation index which, for tone
modulation index which, for tone
modulation, is only 1/3 modulation, is only 1/3 SNR SNR
oo SNR SNR
cc k k 22 P P 1 1 k k 22 P P 11 kk :: AM AM mmodulatiodulation indexon index P
DSB-AM and DSB-SC noise
DSB-AM and DSB-SC noise
performance
performance
An AM system using envelope detectionAn AM system using envelope detection needs 3 times as much power to achieve
needs 3 times as much power to achieve
the same output SNR as a suppressed
the same output SNR as a suppressed
carrier AM with coherent detection
carrier AM with coherent detection
This is a result similar to power efficiencyThis is a result similar to power efficiency of the two schemes
Threshold effect-AM
Threshold effect-AM
In DSB-AM (not DSB-SC) there is aIn DSB-AM (not DSB-SC) there is a phenomenon called
phenomenon called threshold effect threshold effect
This means that there is a massive drop inThis means that there is a massive drop in output SNR if input SNR drops below a
output SNR if input SNR drops below a
threshold
threshold
For DSB-AM with envelope detection, thisFor DSB-AM with envelope detection, this threshold is about 6.6 dB
NOISE IN ANALOG
NOISE IN ANALOG
MODULATION
MODULATION
FREQUENCY MODULATION FREQUENCY MODULATIONReceiver model
Receiver model
Noisy FM signal at BPF’s output isNoisy FM signal at BPF’s output is
BFP Limiter BFP Limiter FMFM detector detector LPF LPF (W) (W) n(t) n(t) FM FM s(t) s(t) x x t t s s t t nn((t t )) A
Acc ccooss 2
2 f f cct t t t
r r ((t t ) c) cooss 2
2 f f cct t t t
noise noise where where t t
mm((t t ))dt dtPhasor model
Phasor model
We can see the effect of noise graphicallyWe can see the effect of noise graphically
reference
reference
(t)(t) (t)(t)
The angle FM detector will extract
The angle FM detector will extract
Small noise
Small noise
For small noise, it can be approximatedFor small noise, it can be approximated that the noise inflicted phase error is
that the noise inflicted phase error is =[r⁄Ac]Sin(
=[r⁄Ac]Sin(
So the angle available to the FM detectorSo the angle available to the FM detector is
is ++
FM Detector computes the derivative ofFM Detector computes the derivative of this angle. It will then follow that...
FM SNR for tone modulation
FM SNR for tone modulation
Skipping Skipping further further detail, detail, we we can can show show thatthat for tone modulation, we have the following
for tone modulation, we have the following
ratio
ratio
SNR rises as power of 2 of bandwidth; e.g.SNR rises as power of 2 of bandwidth; e.g. doubling deviation ratio quadruples the
doubling deviation ratio quadruples the
SNR SNR SN SNRR
oo SN SNRR
cc 3 3 2 2 2 2 Bandwidth-SNR exchange Bandwidth-SNR exchangeComparison with AM
Comparison with AM
In DSB-SC the ratio was 1 regardless.In DSB-SC the ratio was 1 regardless.
For commercial FM,For commercial FM, =5. Therefore,=5. Therefore, (SNR)
(SNR)oo/(SNR)/(SNR)cc=(1.5)x25=37.5=(1.5)x25=37.5
Capture effect in FM
Capture effect in FM
An FM receiver locks on to the stronger ofAn FM receiver locks on to the stronger of two received signals of the same
two received signals of the same
frequency and suppresses the weaker one
frequency and suppresses the weaker one
Capture ratio is the necessaryCapture ratio is the necessary
difference(in dB) between the two signals
difference(in dB) between the two signals
for capture effect to go into action
for capture effect to go into action
Normalized transmission
Normalized transmission
bandwidth
bandwidth
With all these bandwidths numbers, it isWith all these bandwidths numbers, it is good to have a normalized quantity.
good to have a normalized quantity.
DefineDefine
normalized bandwidth=B
normalized bandwidth=Bnn=B=BTT/W/W
Where W is the baseband bandwidth
Examples of B
Examples of B
n
n
For AM:For AM:
B Bnn=B=BTT/W=2W/W=2/W=2W/W=2 For FMFor FM B Bnn=B=BTT/W~2/W~2 to 3to 3
ForFor =5 in commercial FM, this is a very=5 in commercial FM, this is a very large expenditure in bandwidth which is
large expenditure in bandwidth which is
rewarded in increased SNR
Noise/bandwidth summary
Noise/bandwidth summary
AM-envelope detectionAM-envelope detection
SNR SNR
oo 22 2 2 22
SNRSNR
cc B Bnn 22Noise/bandwidth summary
Noise/bandwidth summary
DSB-SC/coherent detectionDSB-SC/coherent detection
(SNR) (SNR)oo=(SNR)=(SNR)cc B Bnn=2=2 SSBSSB (SNR) (SNR)oo=(SNR)=(SNR)cc B Bnn=1=1
Noise/bandwidth summary
Noise/bandwidth summary
FM-tone modulation andFM-tone modulation and =5=5 (SNR) (SNR)oo=1.5=1.5 22(SNR)(SNR) c c=37.5 (SNR)=37.5 (SNR)cc B Bnn~16 for~16 for =5=5
Preemphasis and
Preemphasis and
deemphasis
deemphasis
High pitched sounds are generally ofHigh pitched sounds are generally of lower amplitude than bass. In FM lower
lower amplitude than bass. In FM lower
amplitudes means lower frequency
amplitudes means lower frequency
deviation hence lower SNR.
deviation hence lower SNR.
Preemphasis is a technique where highPreemphasis is a technique where high frequency components are amplified
frequency components are amplified
before modulation
before modulation
Deemphasis network returns theDeemphasis network returns the baseband to its original form
Pre/deemphasis response
Pre/deemphasis response
Flat up to ~500Hz, rises from 500-15000 HzFlat up to ~500Hz, rises from 500-15000 Hz
500 500 Hz Hz 2120 2120 Hz Hz 15KHz15KHz -17dB -17dB 17dB 17dB +3dB +3dB -3dB -3dB preemphasis preemphasis deemphasis deemphasis Deemphasis circuit Deemphasis circuit
Is between the detector
Is between the detector
And the audio amplifier