Amplitude Modulation (AM) Equation Derivation

Amplitude Modulation (AM) Equation Derivation

Let the modulated wave be:

e = e’ cos ωc t ………. (1)

Where,
e’ = Ec + M Ec cos ωs t ………. (2)

Now substituting (2) in (1):

e = (Ec + M Ec cos ωs t) cos ωc t ………. (3)

Expanding the equation:

e = Ec cos ωc t + M Ec cos ωs t cos ωc t

We know that:
2 cos A cos B = cos(A + B) + cos(A – B)

Therefore,

e = Ec cos ωc t + (M Ec / 2) [cos(ωc + ωs)t + cos(ωc – ωs)t]

Hence, the Amplitude Modulated (AM) wave is:

e = Ec cos 2πfc t

(M Ec / 2) cos 2π(fc – fs)t

(M Ec / 2) cos 2π(fc + fs)t

Where:

  • Ec = Carrier amplitude
  • fc = Carrier frequency
  • fs = Signal (modulating) frequency
  • M = Modulation index

Writer : Saharear Ferdous

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