This 1-hour tutorial covers the basics of analog and digital modulation, including sampling and pulsed signals. The fundamental digital modulation formats such as BPSK, QPSK, and QAM are described. Continuous-phase formats (MSK, FSK) are covered as well.

Learning Objectives:

identify the benefits of digital vs. analog modulation

identify the symptoms of aliasing caused by under-sampling a signal

apply pulse theory to the understanding of frequency and time domain interaction

identify basic digital modulation formats (BPSK, QPSK, etc.)

understand tradeoffs between data rate and noise immunity