variable-carrier modulation

Definition

Electronics

• A type of amplitude modulation in which the amplitude of the carrier wave is varied according to the percentage of modulation, providing for an essentially constant modulation factor. Also called controlled-carrier modulation, or floating-carrier modulation.

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