carrier wave

Noun

Meaning

a radio wave that can be modulated in order to transmit a signal

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Synonyms

carrier bearer infrared radiation radio wave shortwave digital signal analog signal wavelength carriers carrier frequency communication signal air waves multi carrier offset carrier support bar
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Hypernyms

radio wave radio emission radio radiation

Examples

A carrier wave was detected, but outside expected frequency limits and varying in wavelength. Source: Internet

Differential phase-shift keying (DPSK) Differential encoding main Differential phase shift keying (DPSK) is a common form of phase modulation that conveys data by changing the phase of the carrier wave. Source: Internet

For a sine wave modulation, the modulation index is seen to be the ratio of the peak frequency deviation of the carrier wave to the frequency of the modulating sine wave. Source: Internet

For example, in AM radio communication, a continuous wave radio-frequency signal (a sinusoidal carrier wave ) has its amplitude modulated by an audio waveform before transmission. Source: Internet

In transistorized effects, vibrato is produced by mixing an instrument's audio signal with a carrier wave in such a way that generates frequency variations in the sound wave. Source: Internet

In amplitude modulation, the amplitude (signal strength) of the carrier wave is varied in proportion to the waveform being transmitted. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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