Engineering Voltage Carrier Signal and Voltage Modulating Signal (AM)

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The discussion focuses on extracting the Voltage Carrier Signal and Voltage Modulating Signal from the power spectrum of an Amplitude Modulated (AM) signal. The power of the carrier signal (Pc) is established at 50 W, while the total power in the sidebands is calculated to be 16 W. The modulation voltage relative to the carrier, known as the modulation factor, is derived using the formula SQRT(16/50). This analysis provides a clear method for determining key parameters in AM signal processing.

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  • Understanding of Amplitude Modulation (AM) principles
  • Knowledge of power calculations in electrical engineering
  • Familiarity with the concept of sidebands in AM signals
  • Proficiency in using formulas for voltage and power relationships
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Homework Statement
Find the Voltage Carrier Signal and Voltage Modulating Signal (AM) from the power spectrum
Relevant Equations
Pt = Pc(1+(m^2)/2) [Total Power]
m = Vm/Vc [Modulation Factor]
Hello everyone, I'm trying to find the Voltage Carrier Signal and Voltage Modulating Signal from the power spectrum of a AM signal
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1) I change the scale dBW to W and I have this:

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From this I have that Pc (Power of the Carrier signal) is 50 W and I don't know how to continue with the exercise, someone knows? Thanks
 
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The total power in the sidebands is 2 x 8 = 16 Watts.
Power = V^2 / R
So the modulation voltage relative to the carrier (the modulation factor) is SQRT (16/50).
 

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