MTI 7604

MTI 7604 PSK / QPSK Modulation and

Demodulation
QPSK and DQPSK Modulation/Demodulation
Exercise 1
Assigning the oscillograms at the test points DATA and DIBIT-CLOCK,
to a set bit pattern
Note:
Before commencing the exercise, check the alignment of the PSK modulator,
SO4201-9J, in accordance with the operating instructions!
On the PSK / QPSK modulator (SO4201-9J), connect the "Sync" output to the
analog test input (channel B) of the UniTr@in-Interface. On channel A measure the
signal at the "Data" output. Trigger on B. For more stable triggering, set the trigger
point to 50% of the amplitude of the squarewave signal.
Set the following bit pattern (Byte) on the DIP switches:
LSB

MSB

Bit 1 Bit 2 Bit 3 Bit 4 Bit 5 Bit 6 Bit 7 Bit 8

Set the switch for the modulation type to "4PSK", the jumper for the transfer rate to
"1200" and by pressing the "SET" button, read in the bit pattern.
Caution:
The "Set" button must be pressed again, after each new change of the settings has
been completed!
On an oscilloscope, display the voltages at the test points DATA, BITCLOCK and
DIBITCLOCK. What is the sequence of the bits during transfer? How many bits are
transferred for each bit-clock and Dibit-clock ?
Result:

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X = 1 ms/DIV

X/T
(B)

Chan.
2
A=

V/DIV DC

Chan.
2
B=

V/DIV DC

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Fig. 1: Data signal

X = 1 ms/DIV

X/T
(B)

Kannal
2
A=

V/DIV DC

Kannal
2
B=

V/DIV DC

Fig. 2: Bit-clock

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X = 1 ms/DIV

X/T
(B)

Chan.
2
A=

V/DIV DC

Chan.
2
B=

V/DIV DC

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Fig. 3: Dibit-clock
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Exercise 2
Displaying the dependency of the DIBIT X and DIBIT Y signals on the
associated Dibits of the selected bit pattern
On an oscilloscope, display the signals at the test points "DIBIT X" and "DIBIT Y"
as a function of the bit pattern selected.
Result:

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X = 1 ms/DIV

X/T
(B)

Chan.
2
A=

V/DIV DC

Chan.
2
B=

V/DIV DC

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Fig. 4: Dibit formation; Dibit X

X = 1 ms/DIV

X/T
(B)

Chan.
2
A=

V/DIV DC

Chan.
2
B=

V/DIV DC

Fig. 5: Dibit formation; Dibit Y

DIBIT

00

01

10

11

DIBIT X

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DIBIT Y

???

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Exercise 3
Assigning the output voltage QPSK to various bit patterns or Dibits
Determine the phase relationship of the QPSK signal and the set DATA signal (the
Dibits in the signal). For this, compare the phase of the QPSK signal with the

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signals at the test points T (0, 90, 180, 270). Bear in mind that the QPSK signal
compared to the reference signals, exhibits a small but recognisable delay caused
by the transit time.
Result:

X=

1 ms/DIV

X/T
(B)

Chan.
0,5
A=

V/DIV DC

Chan.
B=

V/DIV DC

Fig. 6: Phase relationship of the Dibits in a QPSK

DIBIT

00

01

10

11

Phase relationship QPSK

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Phase shift in DQPSK signal

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In the Fig. 6 from oscilloscope was transmitted a QPSK-Signal. Write the original
code beginning by the MSB in the table below. Then write the code, if it was
transmitted a DQPSK-Signal.
Result:
MSB
Bit 8

LSB
Bit 7

Bit 6

Bit 5

Bit 4

Bit 3

Bit 2

Bit 1

QPSK

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DQPSK

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Exercise 4
Effect of various rates of transfer
Determine the baud rate vS, data transfer rate vD and the number of bytes
transferred per second (cps) for the "600" and "1200" transfer rate settings.
Compare the appearance of the 4PSK signal at either setting.

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Note:
For determining the transfer rate, use the time marker on the oscilloscope!
In the lower part of the operating bar for the oscilloscope, the button will be seen for
the cursor function. Set this for channel A. Also, two amplitude markers are
available for measuring voltages and two time markers for measuring time or
frequency.
The marker can be moved with the mouse to the position required. The values
detected are shown at the top right.
Result ("600"position)

X = 0,5 ms/DIV

X/T
(B)

Chan.
0,5
A=

V/DIV DC

Chan.
B=

V/DIV DC

Fig. 7: 4PSK signal at 600 Bd

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Result ("1200" position ):

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X=

1 ms/DIV

X/T
(B)

Chan.
0,5
A=

V/DIV DC

Chan.
B=

V/DIV DC

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Fig. 8: 4PSK signal at 1200 Bd

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Exercise 5
Demodulation of the QPSK signal
Without changing the setting of the modulation, connect the "(Q)PSK" and "Car."
outputs of the QPSK / PSK modulator to the corresponding inputs on the QPSK /
PSK demodulator (SO4201-9K).
For synchronising, the carrier signal (CAR) must be transferred with the output
signal.
Set the demodulator according to the conditions for receiving modulated data:
- Transfer rate switch: Position "1200",
- Type of modulation switch: Position "4PSK"
On the PSK / QPSK modulator (SO4201-9J), connect the "Sync" output to the
analog test input, channel B, of the UniTr@in-Interface. On channel A, measure the
signal at the "Data" output of the QPSK / PSK demodulator (SO4201-9K). Trigger
on B. For more stable triggering, set the trigger point to 50% of the amplitude of the
squarewave signal.
Result:

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X = 1 ms/DIV

X/T
(B)

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Chan.
2
A=

V/DIV DC

Chan.
2
B=

V/DIV DC

Fig. 9: 4PSK demodulation

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Set other different bit patterns with the DIP switches and change the data transfer
rate (modulator and demodulator settings must be the same).

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