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Figure 7.2:

Examine the time-domain signal at the VCO output. It should look similar to the plot of Figure
3. Essentially, this is a rectangular waveform with a varying frequency , i.e., a frequency that is
modulated. The maximum and minimum frequencies, fmax and fmin, can be determined using
the following formulas:
f min =
f max =

1
T1
1
T2

Write an expression for the time domain output, assuming that the output waveform is sinusoidal
like. What is the for your signal? Examine the spectra using the spectrum analyzer. (Make
the Connection to the spectrum analyzer using a high impedence scope probe). Sketch the
spectra and measure the power in signicant sidebands (powers greater than one percent of the
total transmitted power). Record this data in the table shown in the report section.

Figure 7.3: