Can someone explain the workings of this FM transmitter circuit in detail?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the workings of an FM transmitter circuit, focusing on its design, functionality, and the underlying principles of frequency modulation. Participants are seeking clarification on how the circuit operates and the necessary calculations involved.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Technical explanation
  • Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses a need for a detailed explanation of how an FM transmitter works, indicating a beginner's level of understanding in circuit design.
  • Another participant notes the importance of uploading the schematic directly rather than posting links, suggesting a technical approach to sharing information.
  • A participant explains that the signal is frequency modulated by an oscillator whose frequency is influenced by a tuned circuit, mentioning the use of a variable capacitance diode to achieve modulation.
  • It is proposed that the modulation can also be accomplished by varying the voltages on a transistor in the oscillator, which affects the capacitance of the device.
  • One participant acknowledges the circuit's operation based on the LC circuit or tank circuit, reinforcing the technical aspects of frequency determination.
  • A link to an external resource is provided for further reading on the circuit's operation, indicating a desire to share additional information.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the basic principles of how frequency modulation is achieved in the circuit, but there are varying levels of detail and understanding expressed, indicating that the discussion remains exploratory and not fully resolved.

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Some assumptions about the circuit's components and their functions remain unaddressed, and there may be missing details regarding the specific calculations needed for the design.

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I am a beginner at circuit design.i need to find a way to explain how an fm transmitter works which i do not
so any of you my sincere friends can explain to me how the circuit below works and does the necessary calculations I'm in your debt

Here is sample proteus file and circuit diagram :
 

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Sorry
I can't see either of the files you posted.
 
Instead of posting a link, you need to go to Go Advanced below the message box and upload your schematic.
 
You are probably interested in how the signal gets frequency modulated.

Somewhere in the transmitter there is an oscillator whose frequency depends on the resonant frequency of a tuned circuit.
A frequency modulator varies either the inductance or the capacitance of this tuned circuit.

A common method is to use a variable capacitance diode whose capacitance varies with the voltage put on it.
This can be a specially designed diode, or it can be a power rectifier diode, or even a LED. But the diode is always reverse biased.
It also needs to be a poor rectifier at the frequency in use or it will generate unwanted DC voltages in the circuit.

So, as the audio produces a variable voltage on the diode, the frequency of the transmitter is also varied.


There are simple FM transmitters which operate at VHF where the variable capacitance is not obvious, but it is achieved by varying the voltages on the transistor in the oscillator and this varies the capacitance of the device. This may be the circuit you intended to attach.
 
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Thanks a lot :) I updated circuit diagram and proteus file you can see at attachment.
 
yaa, the whole circuits works with a certain frequency which is based on the LC ciecuit or tank circuit.
 

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