Definition of Amplitude modulation

1. Noun. Modulation of the amplitude of the (radio) carrier wave.

Exact synonyms: Am
Generic synonyms: Modulation

Definition of Amplitude modulation

1. Noun. (radio) A method of sending information by modifying (modulating) the intensity (amplitude) of a carrier wave. Commonly abbreviated '''AM'''. ¹

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Lexicographical Neighbors of Amplitude Modulation

amplifications
amplificatory
amplified
amplified fragment length polymorphism
amplifier
amplifier host
amplifiers
amplifies
amplify
amplifying
amplimer
amplimers
amplitude
amplitude distortion
amplitude level
amplitude modulation
amplitude modulations
amplitude of accommodation
amplitude of convergence
amplitude of pulse
amplitude spectroscopy
amplitudes
amply
ampotis
ampoule
ampoules
amprenavir
amprolium
amprotropine phosphate
amps

Literary usage of Amplitude modulation

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Precision Spectroscopy, Diode Lasers, and Optical Frequency Measur edited by Leo Hollberg (2000)
"amplitude modulation on Frequency Locked Extended Cavity Diode Lasers RW Fox, L. D'Evelyn, HG Robinson, CS Weimer, and L. Hollberg National Institute for ..."

2. Network Security by David J. Stang (1991)
"AM. see amplitude modulation. Amplifier An electronic component that ... amplitude modulation (AM). A method of modifying the amplitude of a signal in order ..."

3. Proceedings of the 11th Annual Pacific Climate (PACLIM) Workshop edited by Caroline M. Isaacs, Vera L. Tharp (1995)
"In every case, the reconstructed components show distinct amplitude modulation with a typical range of near zero to 0.1°C. In some cases, the modulation ..."

4. 802.11WLAN Hands-On Analysis: Unleashing the Network Monitor for by Byron W. Putman (2005)
"... keying) at i2- and i8-Mbps — i6-QAM (quadrature amplitude modulation) at 24- ... (quadrature amplitude modulation) at 48- and 54-Mbps Short Slot Time . ..."

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