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Report On AM and FM

This report explains Amplitude Modulation (AM) and Frequency Modulation (FM), two key techniques in wireless audio transmission. AM varies the amplitude of the carrier wave and is effective for long distances but suffers from lower sound quality and interference, while FM changes the frequency for better sound quality and resistance to noise but has a shorter range and requires more complex equipment. The main difference lies in the aspect of the wave that is altered, with AM focusing on amplitude and FM on frequency.

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Report On AM and FM

This report explains Amplitude Modulation (AM) and Frequency Modulation (FM), two key techniques in wireless audio transmission. AM varies the amplitude of the carrier wave and is effective for long distances but suffers from lower sound quality and interference, while FM changes the frequency for better sound quality and resistance to noise but has a shorter range and requires more complex equipment. The main difference lies in the aspect of the wave that is altered, with AM focusing on amplitude and FM on frequency.

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Report on AM and FM Technologies

In this report, we will present a simple explanation of Amplitude Modulation (AM)


and Frequency Modulation (FM), which are two of the most well-known and
oldest techniques used in wireless communications, especially for transmitting
audio signals such as radio. We will explain how each technique works, their
advantages and disadvantages, and then conclude with a general comparison
between them.

First: Amplitude Modulation (AM)

Amplitude Modulation is one of the earliest methods of wireless transmission.


The basic idea is that the amplitude of the carrier wave is varied according to the
audio signal or the information to be transmitted. That means, as the audio signal
increases, the carrier wave amplitude increases, and when the audio decreases,
the amplitude reduces.

Simple example: Imagine you have a wave moving regularly, and when you
speak into a microphone, that wave starts fluctuating more or less depending on
your voice level. That is exactly what happens in AM.

Main advantages:

 - Simple and easy to implement.


 - Can reach very long distances, especially at night.
 - Used in old radio stations and in aviation communications.

But it also has some disadvantages:

 - Easily affected by any noise or interference around the signal.


 - Sound quality is not very high, which is noticeable in AM radios.
 - Low energy efficiency, as a large part of the power is used to send the
carrier wave.

Second: Frequency Modulation (FM)

Frequency Modulation is an improvement over AM. Instead of changing the


amplitude of the carrier wave, the frequency is changed according to the audio
signal. That means the audio causes the frequency of the wave to increase or
decrease, while the amplitude stays constant.

Simple example: Imagine a wave with a fixed height, but when you talk, the
distances between the wave peaks (the frequency) get closer or farther
depending on the sound intensity. That is what happens in FM.

Advantages:

 - Much better sound quality than AM, making it ideal for music broadcasting.
 - Highly resistant to interference, since noise mostly affects amplitude, not
frequency.
 - The audio comes out clearer and cleaner, even in environments with many
signals.

But it also has some drawbacks:

 - Requires slightly more complex equipment than AM.


 - The signal doesn't travel as far as AM.
 - Needs a larger bandwidth, which means it takes up more frequency space.

The Difference Between AM and FM (General Explanation)

After understanding what AM and FM are, we can say that the main difference
between them is in the part of the wave that changes to carry the sound or
information. In AM, we change the amplitude, while in FM, we change the
frequency.

FM is generally better in terms of sound quality because interference around us,


like from electrical devices or other signals, affects amplitude more than
frequency. That’s why FM usually sounds clearer.

However, if the goal is to transmit signals over long distances, especially in rural
or international areas, AM can be more effective because it travels farther.
In simple terms:
- AM is suitable for long-distance transmission but has lower sound quality and is
more affected by noise.
- FM offers cleaner sound and is ideal for music, but has a shorter range and
needs more advanced equipment.

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