Conclusion

The researchers found that the output of the PLL is the FM message signal. It was also found that
when the PLL is locked, the phase detector’s dc voltage component varies with the contained
message signal. In conclusion, the researchers were able to describe the operation of PLL circuit
and construct a circuit to demodulate phase-modulated signals.

Guide question

1. When the PLL is locked, how is the phase detector’s output affected by phase change between
the fi and fVCO inputs?

Answer: C. The dc voltage difference component changes.

2. When the RF input to a PLL is an FM signal, what signal causes the phase detector’s dc
voltage difference component to vary?

Answer: D. FM message signal

3. When the RF input to a PLL is an FM signal, what is the PLL’s output signal?
Answer: A. Recovered message signal
4. Refer to Figure 7-25. In order for a locked PLL to demodulate an FM signal, the FM signal’s
bandwidth must be within what range?
Answer: B. Lock range
5. Refer to Figure 7-21. In order for a PLL to capture an FM signal, the VCO’s free running
frequency must be close to what frequency?
Answer: C. FM center frequency