amplitude modulation

Noun
Synonyms: amplitude modulationAM

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Noun (1)

  1. modulation of the amplitude of the (radio) carrier waveSynonyms: amplitude modulationAM
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Amplitude Modulation

<communications> (AM) A method of encoding data by varying the amplitude of a constant frequency carrier.

Contrast Frequency Modulation.

(2001-04-30)

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