Adamson University

College of Engineering
Electrical Engineering Department

Experiment No. 1
Modulation Index and Power Considerations

Monday 2:00-5:00
March 13, 2017
Group No. 5
Members: Raz, John Benedict E.

Engineer Rudy M. Siguenza

I. Objectives

1. To recognize the modulation index through spectrum

analyzer
2. To understand the different parameters in modulating an AM
3. To determine the different Power Considerations

II. Set-up

XSC1

Ext Trig
+
_
A B
+ _ + _

V1 XSA1
R1
AM
10V
100kHz 800Hz 100
IN T

III. Data and Results

m V max V min mmeas Carrier Sideband mmeas mexp mod

0.6 15.35 4.984 0.514 20.027 6.732 0.472 0.6 4.72
0.33 12.487 6.622 0.320 20.120 2.182 0.254 0.33 2.62

eff mmeasured mcalculated

0.6 0.153 0.136

0.33 0.052 0.052

 Oscilloscope reading

Spectrum analyzer having the modulation index set to 0.6

Spectrum analyzer having the modulation index set to

0.33
IV. Analysis

In the first part of the experiment, we set the span control of

the spectrum analyzer according to the required value with respect to
the source. At 1 kHz, he device displays signal amplitude as it varies
by signal frequency. We then measured the voltages and power at the
peak of its graph. We also compared the span of each graph to the
expected value in respect to 1 kHz and 10 kHz. We found out that
these devices measure the magnitude of an input signal versus
frequency within the full frequency range of the spectrum.

V. Conclusion

In this experiment, we learned how to set up a circuit and

observed its frequency by using the spectrum analyzer. Moreover, the
function of this tool is to analyze the electrical signals that are
passing through or being transmitted by the system or device. By
analyzing the characteristics of the signal once its gone through the
device/system, we can determine the performance, find problems or
even troubleshoot if there is a distortion or noise.

VI. Recommendation

The students should fully understand the important aspects and

basic function of a spectrum analyzer. Thus, it will help you make
more accurate measurements and give you confidence that you are
interpreting the results correctly.