quadrature amplitude modulation

Definitions

Computing

• noun a data encoding method used by high-speed modems (transmitting at rates above 2,400bps). It combines amplitude modulation and phase modulation to increase the data transmission rate.

Electronics

• A form of quadrature modulation in which the amplitude of each of the two carriers are modulated to convey meaningful information. Its abbreviation is QAM.

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