AM and DSBSC waveform comparison ?

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The discussion focuses on the visual differences between Amplitude Modulation (AM) and Double Sideband Suppressed Carrier (DSBSC) waveforms as observed on an oscilloscope. It is established that in DSBSC, the RF signal peaks correspond to the peaks and dips of the modulating signal, contrasting with the continuous carrier present in AM. For a deeper understanding, the participants referenced specific educational resources that illustrate these concepts in detail.

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  • Understanding of Amplitude Modulation (AM) principles
  • Familiarity with Double Sideband Suppressed Carrier (DSBSC) modulation
  • Basic knowledge of oscilloscopes and waveform analysis
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Hello, I am wondering what sort of visual differences you would see between an AM modulated waveform with carrier and a DSBSC waveform (suppressed carrier) in the time domain on an oscilloscope.

Any help would be appreciated.
 
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Hi fran1942! In DSBSC the RF signal peaks when the modulating signal both peaks and dips. www.egr.uh.edu/courses/ece/ece4371/ece4117_files/A1_manual_pp33_46.pdf

Also, if you are studying it in depth: http://cnx.org/content/m32165/latest/
 
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