In a frequency modulation system, maximum frequency deviation allowed is 1000 Hz and modulating frequency is 1 kHz. Determine modulation index β.

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  2. 2000
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Concept:

In FM (Frequency Modulation), the modulation index is defined as the ratio of frequency deviation to the modulating frequency.

Mathematically, this is defined as:

mf = Modulation index

Δf = Frequency deviation

fm = Modulating frequency

Calculation:

Given Δf = 1000 Hz = 1 kHz

fm = 1 kHz

A wave has 3 parameters Amplitude, Phase, and Frequency. Thus there are 3 types of modulation techniques.

Amplitude Modulation: The amplitude of the carrier is varied according to the amplitude of the message signal.

Frequency Modulation: The frequency of the carrier is varied according to the amplitude of the message signal.

Phase Modulation: The Phase of the carrier is varied according to the amplitude of the message signal.

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