Frequency spectrum of the modulated signal g(t)

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the frequency spectrum of a modulated signal, specifically the signal g(t) derived from amplitude modulation of a baseband signal s(t) and a radio carrier c(t). Participants are exploring the mathematical representation of g(t) and its frequency components, including amplitude and phase shifts.

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  • Homework-related
  • Mathematical reasoning
  • Technical explanation

Main Points Raised

  • Post 1 introduces the baseband signal s(t) and the carrier c(t), defining g(t) as the product of (1+s(t)) and c(t).
  • Post 2 suggests that the first term in g(t) represents one frequency component and advises expressing the term "cos(2πfst+π3) sin(2πfct)" using trigonometric identities.
  • Post 3 attempts to manipulate g(t) further but expresses uncertainty about the next steps after rewriting the equation.
  • Post 4 points out an error in the manipulation of the cosine terms, clarifying that "cos(2πfst+π3)" is not equivalent to "cos(2πfst)+cos(π3)" and suggests using the earlier equations to derive a useful expression for sin(x) cos(y).

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants are engaged in a collaborative exploration of the problem, with some expressing uncertainty about the manipulations and others providing corrections. No consensus has been reached regarding the correct approach to express the frequency components of g(t).

Contextual Notes

There are unresolved mathematical steps in the manipulation of g(t), particularly in the application of trigonometric identities and the equivalence of cosine terms.

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Homework Statement



Let the baseband signal be
s(t)=cos(2πfst+π3), where fs=5kHz. Radio carrier is
c(t)=sin(2πfct), where fc=100MHz. Using the amplitude modulation of g(t)=(1+s(t))c(t), what is the frequency spectrum of the modulated signal g(t)?
What are the amplitude and phase shift of each frequency component in g(t)?

Homework Equations



g(t)=(1+s(t))c(t)


The Attempt at a Solution



g(t)= (1+ cos(2πfst+π3)) sin(2πfct)
g(t)= sin(2πfct)+ cos(2πfst+π3) sin(2πfct)
g(t)=
 
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raymond23 said:
g(t)= sin(2πfct)+ cos(2πfst+π3) sin(2πfct)

Looks good so far. The first sin(...) term gives you one of the frequency components.

You'll need to express "cos(2πfst+π3) sin(2πfct)" as the sum of distinct, single-frequency sin and/or cos terms. You can do that using these trig identities:

sin(x + y) = sin(x)·cos(y) + cos(x)·sin(y)
sin(x - y) = sin(x)·cos(y) - cos(x)·sin(y)

p.s. welcome to PF :smile:
 
I try this
g(t)= sin(2πfct)+ cos(2πfst+π3) sin(2πfct)
g(t)= sin(2πfct)+ (cos(2πfst)+cos(π3)) sin(2πfct)
g(t)= sin(2πfct)+ (cos(2πfst)sin(2πfct)+cos(π3)sin(2πfct))
but don't know how to continue
 
raymond23 said:
I try this
g(t)= sin(2πfct)+ cos(2πfst+π3) sin(2πfct)
g(t)= sin(2πfct)+ (cos(2πfst)+cos(π3)) sin(2πfct)

There's a problem there, because
cos(2πfst+π3) and cos(2πfst)+cos(π3)​
are not equivalent.

If you add the two equations in my earlier post, you'll have an expression for
sin(x) cos(y)​
which will be useful here.
 

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