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In telecommunications, a carrier wave, carrier signal, or just carrier, is a waveform (usually sinusoidal) that is modulated (modified) with an information-bearing signal for the purpose of conveying information. This carrier wave usually has a much higher frequency than the input signal does.
- What is carrier signal and modulating signal?
- What is carrier signal in FM wave?
- Why do we modulate carrier signals?
- What is carrier wave in modulation?
What is carrier signal and modulating signal?
Modulation is the process of converting data into radio waves by adding information to an electronic or optical carrier signal. A carrier signal is one with a steady waveform -- constant height, or amplitude, and frequency.
What is carrier signal in FM wave?
A carrier wave is a pure wave of constant frequency, a bit like a sine wave. By itself it doesn't carry much information that we can relate to (such as speech or data). To include speech information or data information, another wave needs to be imposed, called an input signal, on top of the carrier wave.
Why do we modulate carrier signals?
By using modulation to transmit the signals through space to long distances, we have removed the need for wires in communication systems. The technique of modulation helped humans to become wireless.
What is carrier wave in modulation?
A carrier wave is the continuous electromagnetic radiation, of constant amplitude and frequency, that is given out by a transmitter. The carrier wave is modulated in direct proportion to the signal, such as the voice or music, that is to be transmitted.
