OBJECTIVES

To view a simulink implementation of Amplitude-modulated Signals Visualize different parameters of AM Introduce the frequency analyzer block set to use in frequency domain analysis To identify various types of linear modulated waveforms in time and frequency domain representations.

EQUIPMENT NEEDED
PC with MATLAB and Simulink installed

BACKGROUND
MATLAB and its associated program SIMULINK can be used to model and implement various system behaviors. In this section, SIMULINK will be used to implement the following AM equation. ( ) Where the modulation index m is: ( )( ( ))

The AM equation indicated the need for the following SIMULINK blocks: Constant block A product block Two gain blocks

In addition, the simulation results are displayed using the scope block. Implementation Start MATLAB and then type simulink at the command prompt to start the simulink program. >> simulink

SIMULATION PROCEDURES
1. Construct the diagram shown; this figure is the basic representation of Amplitude Modulated Transmission.

2. After you construct this diagram, observe the waveforms. Then try to change different parameters like changing the carrier and information signal (modulated wave) amplitude. Try to manipulate modulation index in 5 trials. Your modulation indexes will depend on you. 3. Try to search or explore other implementation of AM signal using this software. Meaning, you are going to make another diagram which is entirely different from the figure above. (E.g. modified equation of AM) and try to compare their results. Repeat step 2 and observe if there is significant difference. USING FREQUENCY ANALYZER Spectrum of a simple wave: Figure 1.2 shows the design for viewing the spectrum of simple sine wave.

For B-FFT Spectrum Scope: Simulink Library Browser > Signal Processing Block set > Signal Processing Sinks Property Box of the Spectrum Analyzer

From the property box of the B-FFT scope, the axis properties can be changed and the Line properties can be changed. The line properties are not shown in the above figure. The Frequency range can be changed by using the frequency range pop down menu and so can be the y-axis, the amplitude scaling can be changed to either real magnitude or the dB (log of magnitude) scale. The upper limit can be specified as shown by the Min and Max Y-limits edit box. Note: The sampling frequency of the B-FFT scope should match with the sampling time of the input signal. Also as indicated above, the FFT is taken for 128points and buffered with half of them for an overlap Calculating the Power: The power can be calculated by squaring the value of voltage of the spectrum analyzer. Note: The signal analyzer if chosen with half the scale, the spectrum is the singlesided analyzer, so the power in the spectrum is the total power.

Similar operations can be done for other waveforms like the square wave, triangular. These signals can be generated from the signal generator block.

PROCEDURES
1. Place the block set in your workspace. Double click the block set and observe some parameters. 2. Connect the B-FFT spectrum into the output of the diagrams you made. 3. Run. 4. Observe the results. 5. Try to change the frequency operations of the system, both carrier and modulating signals. 6. Fro any more questions, just ask your instructor. 7. Now, you will see the time domain and frequency domain of the AM signal using MATLAB SIMULINK.

DATA AND RESULTS

For # 1

1 Constant Product -KCarrier Amplitude

0.3 Modulating Wave Modulating Signal

Carrier Wave

Scope

m= 0.3

m=0.5

m=1

For # 2

1/0.5 Constant Product Scope

Modulating Wave

Carrier Wave

m=0.3

m=0.5

m=1

for # 3
1 Constant Product 1 Carrier Amplitude

1 Modulating Wave Modulating Signal

Carrier Wave

Scope

B-FFT Spectrum Scope

DISCUSSION

CONCLUSION