What is the formula for two (or more) tone amplitude modulated signal?

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The discussion centers on the formula for two or more tone amplitude modulated (AM) signals. The initial equation proposed is V=Acarriersin(2∏Fcarriert)(1+Cmodsin(2∏F1t)+Cmodsin(2∏F2t), with A as amplitude, F as frequency, and Cmod as the modulation coefficient. It is noted that using a modulation coefficient of 1 results in 200% modulation when two tones are involved, prompting the need for adjustment. The conversation shifts to a normalized modulating signal x_m(t), leading to the simplified AM signal expression v = A sin(w_c t)(1 + M x_m(t)), where M represents the modulation index. The participants conclude that the initial equation can be aligned with the normalized form through appropriate substitutions.
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So far I have:
V=Acarriersin(2∏Fcarriert) (1+Cmodsin(2∏F1t)+Cmodsin(2∏F2t))
which I think is pretty close to correct.
Where: A is amplitude, F is freq, t is time, Cmodis the coefficient of modulation, i.e. 1=100% modulation.
I can find plenty of websites offering 1-tone AM, but not 2 or more tones.
You actually have to mess with Cmod, because if you use 1, you get 200% modulation with two tones... I think.
 
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tfr000 said:
So far I have:
V=Acarriersin(2∏Fcarriert) (1+Cmodsin(2∏F1t)+Cmodsin(2∏F2t))
which I think is pretty close to correct.
Where: A is amplitude, F is freq, t is time, Cmodis the coefficient of modulation, i.e. 1=100% modulation.
I can find plenty of websites offering 1-tone AM, but not 2 or more tones.
You actually have to mess with Cmod, because if you use 1, you get 200% modulation with two tones... I think.
It's perhaps easier to consider it terms of a general modulating (message) signal x_m(t).

If we normalize the modulating signal such that -1 \le x_m(t) \le 1 then the AM signal can be written as:

v = A \sin(w_c t) (1 + M \, x_m(t))

Where A is the carrier amplitude and M is the modulation index.
 
uart said:
It's perhaps easier to consider it terms of a general modulating (message) signal x_m(t).

If we normalize the modulating signal such that -1 \le x_m(t) \le 1 then the AM signal can be written as:

v = A \sin(w_c t) (1 + M \, x_m(t))

Where A is the carrier amplitude and M is the modulation index.

OK, that makes sense. My equation reduces to yours with xm = (sin(2∏F1t) + sin(2∏F2t)) and M = Cmod... and a bunch of sleight of hand regarding ω and 2∏f. Thanks! :biggrin:
 
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