Modulation; Overview Of Modulation - R&S SMB100A Operating Manual

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Select column to fill
Selects either the frequency or the level column to be filled with the value defined
below.
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Start value
Sets the start value for the frequency or the level entries.
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End value
Sets the end value for the frequency or the level entries.
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Increment value
Sets the increment for the frequency or the level entries.
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Fill
Fills the selected column in the set range with values, starting with the start value and
using the set increment.
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5.4 Modulation

5.4.1 Overview of Modulation

Analog modulation is a method used to transmit information of an LF (Low Frequency)
signal in accordance with a second signal, typically one of a higher frequency. This is
done by varying one or more properties of a high frequency waveform, called the mod-
ulation or carrier signal, with the modulating signal that contains the information to be
transmitted.
The three key parameters of the modulation signal are the amplitude, phase and fre-
quency. These parameters are modified in accordance with the low frequency signal to
obtain the modulated RF signal.
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Instrument Function
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