What are QAM signals?
QAM (quadrature amplitude modulation) is a method of combining two amplitude modulation (AM) signals into a single channel. This approach helps double its effective bandwidth. QAM is also used with pulse AM (PAM) in digital systems, like wireless applications.
Is QAM a combination of ASK and PSK?
QAM is based on the application of ASK and PSK to two sinusoidal waves of the same frequency but with a phase difference of 90°. Sinusoidal waves 90° apart are said to be in a quadrature phase relationship.