SSB Demodulation

Experiment

As we know from the study of theory, any linear modulation can be demodulated by a product modulator. The latter multiplies the received signal by a locally generated sine wave, by building in this way a complex signal. The obtained signal is filtered to obtain the single vocal signal. The demodulation is called synchronous when the carrier generated by the receiver is at the same frequency and in phase with the carrier used in the modulator. This type of demodulator is not very practical because it needs the frequency and phase information of the carrier used in the modulation. The most common situation includes a local generator built to generate the local frequency with the maximum accuracy and a great stability. In our case we use the synchronou s demodulation by using the same generator in modulation phase. 1) By using the oscilloscope, observe the amplified output signal the OUT terminal of this block. This signal is very important because it contains in a simplified shape a filtered and amplified signal. 2) Verify the linearity of the stage response by varying the amplitude of the input signal Vm. 3) Adjust, if necessary, the resonant elements so to tune the filter and transfer the maximum power level.

Questions
           
The most efficient demodulator for the amplitude modulated signal is the: Half wave demodulator Coherent demodulator Double half wave demodulator The most commonly used filters to generate a SSB signal are: LC networks Crystals Mechanical resonant components The tuning circuit of a SSB demodulator: Tunes the carrier signal Selects the sum or difference frequency of the demodulator Isolates the power amplification stage.

Troubleshooting
Push the button INSERT for the insertion of the fault in the circuit. Repeat the operations to locate the fault inserted in the circuit.

 Which is the fault?    

Balanced Modulator block, interference in the modulating signal. SSB Filter/IF Ampl block, without the suppression of one of the two side bands. RF Mixer block, there is no signal in this stage, bloc ked in the mixer stage Output Filter block the filter stage doesn t receive any signal at the input.

LESSON N.4: AM Receiver

Objectives:

 Demonstrate in a simplified form the structure of a double side band AM receiver and its operation.  Familiarize the student with the signals of each receiver stage.  Study the receiver response at different transmission problems.
Requisites:

 Theoretical knowledge on the analog transmission

Operative Instruments:

 DL 3155AL2 or stabilized supply source  20MHZ double trace oscilloscope  Set of connection cables