2. Amplitude Demodulation
Need of Amplitude Demodulation
Application of Amplitude Demodulation
Method of Amplitude Demodulation
Theory of Envelope Detector
Amplitude Demodulation Receiver Kit
Experimental Input & Output
Advantages & Disadvantages
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3. What is Amplitude Demodulation?
Amplitude Demodulation is a process of extracting the original
information bearing signal from a modulated signal.
Why is Amplitude Demodulation needed
The diaphragm of a telephone receiver or a loud speaker cannot vibra
high frequency.Moreover, this frequency is beyond the audible range o
ear. So, it is necessary to separate the audio frequencies from radio- fr
carrier waves.
To obtain the message or original modulating signal from the modulate
4. Method of Amplitude Demodulation
Envelope Detector
Square Law Detector
Synchronous Detector or Coherent Detection
5. Theory of Envelope
DetectorAn envelope detector is an electronic circuit that takes a high-
frequency signal as input and provides an output which is the
envelope of the original signal. The capacitor in the circuit stores
up charge on the rising edge, and releases it slowly through the
resistor when the signal falls. The diode in series rectifies the
incoming signal, allowing current flow only when the positive
input terminal is at a higher potential than the negative input
terminal.
Fig.: Envelope Detector
6. Capacitor discharges between positive peaks produces a ripple signal of
frequency ωc in the output. By increasing the time constant RC, ripple
can be reduced so that the capacitor discharges very little between the
positive peaks.
Theory of Envelope
Detector
9. Advantages
Disadvanta
ges A lot of functions and processes are involved with demodulation and all these are
The overmodulated signal can not be recovered properly from this demodulation p
The desired message signal is recovered through this process.