Carrier Frequency Formula

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Carrier Frequency is defined as the frequency of the waveform that is modulated with an information-bearing signal. Check FAQs
fc=ωm2π
fc - Carrier Frequency?ωm - Angular Frequency of Modulating Signal?π - Archimedes' constant?

Carrier Frequency Example

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Here is how the Carrier Frequency equation looks like with Units.

Here is how the Carrier Frequency equation looks like.

50.1338Edit=315Edit23.1416
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Carrier Frequency Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Carrier Frequency?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
fc=ωm2π
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
fc=315rad/s2π
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
fc=315rad/s23.1416
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
fc=31523.1416
Next Step Evaluate
fc=50.133807073947Hz
LAST Step Rounding Answer
fc=50.1338Hz

Carrier Frequency Formula Elements

Variables
Constants
Carrier Frequency
Carrier Frequency is defined as the frequency of the waveform that is modulated with an information-bearing signal.
Symbol: fc
Measurement: FrequencyUnit: Hz
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Angular Frequency of Modulating Signal
Angular Frequency of Modulating Signal is a measure of how rapidly a signal oscillates or varies with time and is closely related to the frequency of the signal.
Symbol: ωm
Measurement: Angular FrequencyUnit: rad/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Archimedes' constant
Archimedes' constant is a mathematical constant that represents the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter.
Symbol: π
Value: 3.14159265358979323846264338327950288

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How to Evaluate Carrier Frequency?

Carrier Frequency evaluator uses Carrier Frequency = Angular Frequency of Modulating Signal/(2*pi) to evaluate the Carrier Frequency, Carrier Frequency is the center frequency of a modulated signal, which is the frequency at which the modulating signal is superimposed onto the carrier wave. Carrier Frequency is denoted by fc symbol.

How to evaluate Carrier Frequency using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Carrier Frequency, enter Angular Frequency of Modulating Signal m) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Carrier Frequency

What is the formula to find Carrier Frequency?
The formula of Carrier Frequency is expressed as Carrier Frequency = Angular Frequency of Modulating Signal/(2*pi). Here is an example- 50.13381 = 315/(2*pi).
How to calculate Carrier Frequency?
With Angular Frequency of Modulating Signal m) we can find Carrier Frequency using the formula - Carrier Frequency = Angular Frequency of Modulating Signal/(2*pi). This formula also uses Archimedes' constant .
Can the Carrier Frequency be negative?
No, the Carrier Frequency, measured in Frequency cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Carrier Frequency?
Carrier Frequency is usually measured using the Hertz[Hz] for Frequency. Petahertz[Hz], Terahertz[Hz], Gigahertz[Hz] are the few other units in which Carrier Frequency can be measured.
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