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Modulation is the process of varying properties of a high-frequency carrier signal to encode information from a lower-frequency modulating signal, enabling effective transmission over communication channels. It enhances transmission distance, signal quality, bandwidth efficiency, and security while allowing compatibility with various media. Common types include Amplitude Modulation (AM), Frequency Modulation (FM), and applications span radio, telecommunications, data, satellite, and wireless communication.

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Modulation is the process of varying properties of a high-frequency carrier signal to encode information from a lower-frequency modulating signal, enabling effective transmission over communication channels. It enhances transmission distance, signal quality, bandwidth efficiency, and security while allowing compatibility with various media. Common types include Amplitude Modulation (AM), Frequency Modulation (FM), and applications span radio, telecommunications, data, satellite, and wireless communication.

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3. What is modulation? Why use modulation?

Ans:- Modulation is the process of varying one or more properties of a high-frequency carrier signal to
encode information from a lower-frequency signal, known as the modulating signal. The goal of
modulation is to transmit information over a communication channel, such as a wire or wireless link,
while minimizing interference and maximizing signal quality.

Types of Modulation:

1. Amplitude Modulation (AM): The amplitude (strength) of the carrier signal is varied in accordance
with the modulating signal.

2. Frequency Modulation (FM): The frequency of the carrier signal is varied in accordance with the
modulating signal.

3. Phase Modulation (PM): The phase of the carrier signal is varied in accordance with the modulating
signal.

4. Pulse Code Modulation (PCM): The modulating signal is sampled and converted into a digital signal,
which is then transmitted using pulse code modulation.

Why Use Modulation?

1. Increased Transmission Distance: Modulation allows signals to be transmitted over longer distances
without significant degradation.

2. Improved Signal Quality: Modulation helps to reduce interference and noise, resulting in a cleaner
and more reliable signal.

3. Efficient Use of Bandwidth: Modulation enables multiple signals to be transmitted over the same
communication channel, increasing bandwidth efficiency.

4. Secure Communication: Modulation can be used to encode sensitive information, making it more
difficult for unauthorized parties to intercept and decode the signal.

5. Compatibility with Different Transmission Media: Modulation allows signals to be transmitted over
various media, such as wire, fiber optic cable, or wireless links.

Applications of Modulation:
1. Radio Communication: Modulation is used in radio broadcasting to transmit audio signals over the
airwaves.

2. Telecommunications: Modulation is used in telephone systems to transmit voice signals over wires or
wireless links.

3. Data Communication: Modulation is used in computer networks to transmit data over wires or
wireless links.

4. Satellite Communication: Modulation is used in satellite communication systems to transmit signals


over long distances.

5. Wireless Communication: Modulation is used in wireless communication systems, such as cellular


networks and Wi-Fi, to transmit signals over wireless links.

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