Semester : IV

Branch : ECE B

Name : ...........................................
Roll No... ........................................

KMEA ENGINEERING COLLEGE

First Series Examination March 2014
Subject: EC010 405 - ANALOG COMMUNICATION - SET A
Time : 2.00hrs

Max. Marks: 60

Note: Answer all questions from Part-A and Part-B and 3 questions from Part-C. Questions in PartA carries 3 marks each, questions in Part-B carries 5 marks each and questions in Part-C carries 12
marks each. Only non-programmable calculators and permitted tables are allowed inside the

examination hall. Malpractices of any kind are strictly disallowed and will be severely dealt with.
PART A (3 x 3Marks)
1. Define modulation and types of modulation
2. What is product modulator?
3. Define pre emphasis and de emphasis.

PART B (3 x 5Marks)
4. Draw and explain the block diagram of typical communication system.
5. Define AM and derive the expression for amplitude modulated wave.
6. Explain diode modulator.

PART C (3 x 12 Marks)
7. Explain angle modulation.

OR

8. a) An antenna has input impedance of 40 ohms. An unmodulated carrier signal produces a

current of 4.8A. The modulation is 90% Calculate carrier power, total power and side band
power.
(6 marks)
b) Derive the power and current relation in AM.
(6 marks)
9. Explain different types of amplitude modulators.
10. Explain the generation of DSB-SC signals.
11. Explain SSB and VSB techniques

OR

OR

12. With neat diagrams, explain types of transmission and amplitude modulation.