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Communication Electronics Exam Paper

This document is an examination paper for a Physics Honours Elective course focused on Communication Electronics. It includes various questions on topics such as modulation, satellite communication, and digital communication technologies. The paper consists of multiple sections with specific questions that require detailed answers and explanations.

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Communication Electronics Exam Paper

This document is an examination paper for a Physics Honours Elective course focused on Communication Electronics. It includes various questions on topics such as modulation, satellite communication, and digital communication technologies. The paper consists of multiple sections with specific questions that require detailed answers and explanations.

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3 (Sem-6/CBCS) PHY HE 1
2025
PHYSICS
(Honours Elective)
Paper : PHY-HE-6016
(Communication Electronics )
Full Marks : 60
Time : Three hours
The figures in the margin indicate
full marks for the questions.
1. Answer the following : 1×7=7
What type of electromagnetic wave is
used in satellite communication?
i) Find the wavelength of a 150 MHz
signal propagating in free space.
(iüi) What is the height of the geostationary
orbit above the earth's surface?
fiu) In amplitude modulation, the carrier
frequency is usually lower than the
modulating frequency. Is this statemnent
true or false ?
(u) Inphase modulation, what happens to
the phase of the carrier wave when the
amplitude of the modulating signal is
zero P

BO1FS 0132 Contd.


(i) What do you call the signal path from (üi) Mention the advantages of digital
a satellite to a ground station ? communication. Explain the terms
(vii) What is the name of the latest cell sampling and quantization in pulse
phone technology that is marketed code modulation. 1+2+2=5
as 4G? (iv) Draw the block diagram of earth station
2x4=8 in satellite communication.
2. Answer the following:
What do you mean by modulation ? (u) Explain how FDMA technology is used
in mobile communication network.
Why do we need modulation in What are its advantages and
radio communication systems ?
() Define modulation index for amplitude disadvantages ? 3+2=5
modulated wave. What is the value of 4. Answer any three fromn the following:
modulation index for AM wave if 10x3=30
amplitude of modulating signal is
0.6V and carrier amplitude is 3V ? ) (a) What is frequency modulation ?
(iüi) What are the primary signal processing (b) Obtain an expression for the FM
operations in pulse code modulation ? wave when the modulating signal
is sinusoidal.
(iu) State the difference between analog
pulse modulation and analog (c) Point out the differences between
modulation. AM and FM waves.

3. Answer any three from the following: (d) Explain with a neat circuit diagram
5x3=15 the working of an FM wave
generator. 1+3+2+4=10
A frequency modulated signal is
represented by (ü) (a) What do you mean by single
V=10cos (6.5x10°t +6 sin6280t). sideband modulation technique ?
Find the carrier and modulating (b) Mention its advantages over
frequencies, the modulation index and amplitude modulation.
the maximum frequency deviation. (c) Describe with suitable block
1+1+2+]=5
diagram, a method for generation
(ti) State sampling theorem. Discuss the of single sideband modulated
basic concepts ofamplitude shift keying wave. 2+2+6=10
and frequency shift keying. 1+2+2=5

BO1FS 0132 2 BO1FS 0132 3 Contd.


(ti) (a) Explain with circuit diagram how
the diode detector is used in
demodulating an amplitude
modulated signal.
(b) A diode detector uses a parallel
RC network with R=500k2 and
C= 100pF. If an AM wave with
80% modulation is fed to this
detector, what is the highest
modulation frequency that can be
detected with tolerable distortion ?
6+4=10
(iv) (a) What is the basic function and
purpose of a communication
satellite?
(b) What is a geostationary satellite ?
(c) Mention some of the advantages
of geostationary satellites.
(d) Name the four access methods
used in satellites. Which is the
most widely used ? 2+1+4+3=10
(u) (a) Draw the schematic diagram of a
cellular mobile communication
network and name its main
components.
(b) Distinguish between 3G and 4G
cellular networks. 6+4=10
(vi) Write short notes on: 5+5=10
(a) Multiplexing
(b) GPS navigation system

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A diode detector demodulates an AM signal by rectifying the carrier envelope, allowing it to pass through a low-pass filter to extract the modulating signal. Limitations include susceptibility to non-linearity and distortion, especially with high modulation depths, and inefficiencies with low carrier power .

3G networks are designed primarily for voice communication with limited data capabilities, providing speeds up to a few Mbps. In contrast, 4G networks significantly enhance data transmission speeds up to 100 Mbps or more, enabling faster internet access, streaming, and reliable VoIP services .

Geostationary satellites provide continuous coverage of a specific area, reducing the number of satellites needed for global coverage. They remain fixed relative to a point on Earth, which simplifies ground station antennas that do not need to track moving satellites .

The sampling theorem states that a continuous signal can be fully reconstructed from its samples if it is sampled at a rate greater than twice its highest frequency component (Nyquist rate). This principle ensures accurate digital representation and retrieval of the original analog signal without aliasing .

FDMA divides the frequency spectrum into distinct channels, each for a separate call or data stream. While this method avoids interference across channels, it suffers from inefficiencies due to non-adaptive bandwidth allocation and a fixed number of channels. Bandwidth wastage occurs during idle times .

A cellular mobile communication network includes components like base stations, cell towers, mobile switching centers, and user devices. These components interact to provide mobile communication through a system of interconnected cells, ensuring coverage and handling the transfer of calls and data .

Digital communication offers higher noise immunity, enhanced security, and more efficient bandwidth use compared to analog communication. Digital signals maintain quality over long distances and allow for error detection and correction .

When the amplitude of the modulating signal is zero in phase modulation, the phase of the carrier wave remains unchanged. This constant phase signifies no modulation is occurring at this point .

The modulation index indicates the extent of modulation applied to the carrier frequency, affecting signal quality and bandwidth. For a scenario where the modulating signal amplitude is 0.6V and carrier amplitude is 3V, the modulation index is 0.6/3 = 0.2 .

Amplitude Shift Keying (ASK) varies the amplitude of the carrier wave to transmit data, while Frequency Shift Keying (FSK) changes the carrier's frequency. ASK is more susceptible to noise, affecting amplitude, whereas FSK is more robust in noisy environments due to frequency modulation .

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