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Module 1: Analog Modulation

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Discuss Single Sideband (SSB) and Vestigial Sideband (VSB) modulation in detail.

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SSB vs VSB

SSB: Suppress carrier + one sideband. BW = fmf_m. Generation via sharp filter or phase shift (Hilbert). Coherent detection. Saves 50% BW and power. Need sharp filter, carrier reinserted.

VSB: One sideband fully + vestige of other. BW = fm+fvf_m+f_v (TV: fv≈0.25f_v\approx0.25 MHz). VSB filter gradual. Used for TV video (SSB filter too sharp for 4.2 MHz video).

SSB VSB
BW fmf_m fm+fvf_m+f_v
Filter Very sharp Gradual
Complexity High Moderate
Use Telephony TV

Final: SSB max saving, VSB practical for wideband.

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