1) Multiplexing is a technique that combines multiple message signals into a composite signal for transmission over a common channel. The two main types are time-division multiplexing (TDM) used in digital transmission, and frequency-division multiplexing (FDM) used in analogue transmission. 2) In TDM, the time of one channel is divided among multiple users so each appears to have the full channel for a fraction of the total time. In FDM, the frequency of one channel is divided among users so multiple transmissions can occur simultaneously. 3) Modulation involves changing a characteristic of a high-frequency carrier signal based on the instantaneous amplitude of an information signal. This allows multiple signals to be

1. MULTIPLEXING AND
AMPLITUDE MODULATION

2. MULTIPLEXING
Multiplexing is a technique in which several message
signals are combined into a composite signal for
transmission over a common channel.
Two type of multiplexing:
• TDM - used in digital transmission
• FDM - used in analogue transmission

3. TIME-DIVISION MULTIPLEXING
(TDM)
In TDM system, the time of one channel is divided
(usually evenly) among n users. Each user appears to
have full channel for total time divided by n (time/n).
Time division is the only multiplexing technique that can
be used in a baseband line.

4. FREQUENCY-DIVISION
MULTIPLEXING (FDM)
In frequency division multiplexing, the frequency of one
channel is divided (usually evenly) among n users. It allows
multiple, simultaneous transmissions. Bandwidth will be
wasted if any user does not have any thing to send. Other
users cannot take the advantage of additional available
bandwidth.

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WHAT IS MODULATION
• Modulation
• In the modulation process, some characteristic of a high-
frequency carrier signal (bandpass), is changed according to
the instantaneous amplitude of the information (baseband)
signal.
• Why Modulation
• Suitable for signal transmission (distance…etc)
• Multiple signals transmitted on the same channel
• Capacitive or inductive devices require high frequency AC
input (carrier) to operate.
• Stability and noise rejection

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ABOUT MODULATION
• Application Examples
• broadcasting of both audio and
video signals.
• Mobile radio communications,
such as cell phone.
• Basic Modulation Types
– Amplitude Modulation: changes the amplitude.
– Frequency Modulation: changes the frequency.
– Phase Modulation: changes the phase.

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AM MODULATION/DEMODULATION
Modulator Demodulator
Baseband Signal
with frequency
fm
(Modulating Signal)
Bandpass Signal
with frequency
fc
(Modulated Signal)
Channel
Original Signal
with frequency
fm
Source Sink
fc >> fm
Voice: 300-3400Hz GSM Cell phone: 900/1800MHz

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AMPLITUDE MODULATION
• The amplitude of high-carrier signal is varied
according to the instantaneous amplitude of the
modulating message signal m(t).
Carrier Signal: or
Modulating Message Signal: or
The AM Signal:
cos(2 ) cos( )
( ): cos(2 ) cos( )
( ) [ ( )]cos(2 )
c c
m m
AM c c
f t t
m t f t t
s t A m t f t
 
 
 

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* AM SIGNAL MATH EXPRESSION*
• Mathematical expression for AM: time domain
• expanding this produces:
• In the frequency domain this gives:
( ) (1 cos ) cosAM m cS t k t t  
( ) cos cos cosc cAM mS t t k t t   
 )cos()cos(coscos:using 2
1 BABABA 
2 2( ) cos cos( ) cos( )c c c
k k
AM m mS t t t t        
frequency
k/2
k/2
Carrier, A=1.
upper sideband
lower
sideband
Amplitude
fcfc-fm fc+fm

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AM POWER FREQUENCY
SPECTRUM
• AM Power frequency spectrum obtained by squaring
the amplitude:
• Total power for AM:
.
2 2
2
2
4 4
1
2
k k
A
k
  
 
freq
k2/4k2/4
Carrier, A2=12 = 1
Power
fcfc-fm fc+fm

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AMPLITUDE MODULATION
• The AM signal is generated using a multiplier.
• All info is carried in the amplitude of the carrier, AM
carrier signal has time-varying envelope.
• In frequency domain the AM waveform are the lower-
side frequency/band (fc - fm), the carrier frequency fc, the
upper-side frequency/band (fc + fm).

12. • Modulation Index is the ratio between the amplitudes of the
modulating signal and carrier, expressed by the equation:
• The modulation index is also known as depth or degree of
modulation.
MODULATION INDEX
c
m
E
E
m =

13. OVERMODULATION
When the modulation index is greater than 1, overmodulation is
present.