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Modulation Index states the level of modulation that a carrier wave undergoes. Check FAQs
μ=AmAc
μ - Modulation Index?Am - Amplitude of Modulating Signal?Ac - Amplitude of Carrier Signal?

Modulation Index Example

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0.36Edit=6.12Edit17Edit
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Modulation Index Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
μ=AmAc
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
μ=6.12V17V
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
μ=6.1217
LAST Step Evaluate
μ=0.36

Modulation Index Formula Elements

Variables
Modulation Index
Modulation Index states the level of modulation that a carrier wave undergoes.
Symbol: μ
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Amplitude of Modulating Signal
Amplitude of Modulating Signal is the maximum displacement of the signal from its equilibrium or rest position, measured in units of the original signal amplitude.
Symbol: Am
Measurement: Electric PotentialUnit: V
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Amplitude of Carrier Signal
Amplitude of Carrier Signal is varied in accordance with the instantaneous amplitude of the modulating signal. The modulating signal is the signal that contains the information to be transmitted.
Symbol: Ac
Measurement: Electric PotentialUnit: V
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Modulation Index

​Go Modulation Index with respect to Power
μ=2((PTPc(avg))-1)
​Go Modulation Index with respect to Amplitude Sensitivity
μ=KaAm
​Go Modulation Index with respect to Maximum and Minimum Amplitude
μ=Amax-AminAmax+Amin

Other formulas in Fundamentals of Analog Communications category

​Go Crest Factor
CF=XpeakXrms
​Go Transmission Efficiency with respect to Modulation Index
ηam=μ22+μ2
​Go Intermediate Frequency
fim=(flo-FRF)
​Go Image Frequency
fimg=FRF+(2fim)

How to Evaluate Modulation Index?

Modulation Index evaluator uses Modulation Index = Amplitude of Modulating Signal/Amplitude of Carrier Signal to evaluate the Modulation Index, Modulation Index or modulation depth of a modulation scheme describes by how much the modulated variable of the carrier signal varies around its unmodulated level. It is defined differently in each modulation scheme. Modulation Index is denoted by μ symbol.

How to evaluate Modulation Index using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Modulation Index, enter Amplitude of Modulating Signal (Am) & Amplitude of Carrier Signal (Ac) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Modulation Index

What is the formula to find Modulation Index?
The formula of Modulation Index is expressed as Modulation Index = Amplitude of Modulating Signal/Amplitude of Carrier Signal. Here is an example- 0.36 = 6.12/17.
How to calculate Modulation Index?
With Amplitude of Modulating Signal (Am) & Amplitude of Carrier Signal (Ac) we can find Modulation Index using the formula - Modulation Index = Amplitude of Modulating Signal/Amplitude of Carrier Signal.
What are the other ways to Calculate Modulation Index?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Modulation Index-
  • Modulation Index=sqrt(2*((Average Total Power of AM Wave/Average Carrier Power of AM Wave)-1))OpenImg
  • Modulation Index=Amplitude Sensitivity of Modulator*Amplitude of Modulating SignalOpenImg
  • Modulation Index=(Maximum Amplitude of AM Wave-Minimum Amplitude of AM Wave)/(Maximum Amplitude of AM Wave+Minimum Amplitude of AM Wave)OpenImg
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