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Analog Communications

The document discusses amplitude modulation transmitters and their components. It explains that an AM transmitter contains an oscillator to generate a carrier signal, a modulator to add audio information to the carrier signal amplitude, and an amplifier to increase the power of the modulated signal for transmission through an antenna. It also compares low-level and high-level modulation approaches.

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Analog Communications

The document discusses amplitude modulation transmitters and their components. It explains that an AM transmitter contains an oscillator to generate a carrier signal, a modulator to add audio information to the carrier signal amplitude, and an amplifier to increase the power of the modulated signal for transmission through an antenna. It also compares low-level and high-level modulation approaches.

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UNIT – 3 TRANSMITTER & RECIEVERS :-

There are two approaches in generating an AM signal. These are known as low and high
level modulation. They're easy to identify: A low level AM transmitter performs the process
of modulation near the beginning of the transmitter. A high level transmitter performs the
modulation step last, at the last or "final" amplifier stage in the transmitter. Each method
has advantages and disadvantages, and both are in common use.

AMPLITUDE MODULATION TRANSMITTER :-


1) A transmitter at its core is an electronic device that emits an electromagnetic signal,
which is used to transmit radio signals over the air.
2} In AM transmitters, the amplitude of the electromagnetic signal is used to transmit
information, which could be either voice or music.
3) The transmitter contains a modulator that is used to add the audio frequency to the
carrier signal's amplitude.
4) The carrier signal is generated by a high frequency oscillator that is typically operating in
the range of 535 kHz to 1605 kHz.
5) Once the carrier signal is generated, it is then passed through the modulator where the
audio frequency is added to the carrier's amplitude.
6) The modulator generates two sidebands, one above and one below the carrier frequency,
each of which contains the information that needs to be transmitted.
7) The final output of the transmitter is the sum of the carrier signal and the two sidebands.
8) The output signal is then amplified, filtered, and transmitted through an antenna into the
air.
9) The AM transmitter can be built using various components such as a power supply, high-
frequency oscillator, modulator, amplifier, and antenna.
10) It is used for broadcasting information over the airwaves to be received by the AM radio
receivers.
There are several essential components used in AM transmitter, and each component
plays a crucial role in the transmission process. Here are the major components and their
roles:
1. Oscillator: It produces a high-frequency carrier signal that serves as the basis for the
transmission.
2. Modulator: It modulates the carrier signal with the information signal (voice, music, etc.)
to create the sidebands.
3. Amplifier: It amplifies the modulated carrier signal to increase its power for transmission.
4. Filter: It filters out unwanted frequencies that might interfere with the transmission.
5. Antenna: It converts electrical signals into radio waves and transmits them across the
airwaves.
6. Power Supply: It supplies the necessary power to the transmitter to operate.
An AM transmitter is a complex electronic device that requires the precise integration of
these components to function optimally. These components work together to modulate the
carrier signal with the information signal, amplify the signal, filter out any noise, and
transmit it through the air using an antenna.
Comparison:
Low Level Transmitters
 Can produce any kind of modulation; AM, FM, or PM.
 Require linear RF power amplifiers, which reduce DC efficiency and increases
production costs.
High Level Transmitters
 Have better DC efficiency than low-level transmitters, and are very well suited for
battery operation.
 Are restricted to generating AM modulation only.

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