FM Transmitter

An Independent Project
Instructor:-Dr. Kiran Kuchi

Indian Institute of Technology

Hyderabad

 Our Model.

Introduction
The audio of audio devices is converted to FM radio signals by
means of FM Transmitter and then these frequency modulated
signals are picked by FM Receivers(radios) and audio can be
then played on reciever.FM Transmitter is connected to audio
output of audio devices.

Circuit Diagram

Components used
Part

Total Qty.

Description

C1

0.001uf Disc Capacitor

C2

5.6pf Disc Capacitor

C3,C4

10uf Electrolytic Capacitor

C5

3-18pf Adjustable Cap

R1

270 Ohm 1/8W Resistor

R2,R5,R6

4.7k 1/8W Resistor

R3

10k 1/8W Resistor

R4

100k 1/8W Resistor

Q1, Q2

L1, L2

5 Turn Air Core Coil

MIC

Electret Microphone

9V Battery Snap, PC Board,

.
Wire For

MISC

2N2222A NPN Transistor

Antenna

Working Principle
Transmitted signal is Frequency Modulated (FM) which means
that the carriers amplitude stays constant and its frequency
varies according to the amplitude variations of the audio signal.
The circuit involves three stages (2 RF stages and one audio
preamplifier for the modulation).
The first stage is pre-amplification stage
The second(RF) stage is an oscillator.
The last (RF) stage is a tuned amplifier that boosts signals from
the oscillator
Use of the additional RF amplifier increases the range of the
transmitter.

Pros & Cons

Pros
Audio signal can be broadcasted on any FM frequency from 87.5
to 108.0 MHz by this transmitter.
An FM transmitter can be made to plug into the headphone
jack or output port of a portable audio or video device, such as a
CD player, portable media player, or satellite radio system. The
sound is then broadcast through the transmitter, and plays through
an FM broadcast band frequency.

Pros & Cons

Cont.

Cons
But.most devices on the market typically have a short range of
up to 100 feet (30 metres) with any average radio (up to about 300
feet (100 metres) with a very good radio under perfect conditions) .
The output power of FM Transmitters is very low so when it comes
to use in areas where large number of other radio signals are
present. It becomes unsuitable because strong FM signals can
bleed over into neighbouring frequencies making the frequencies
unusable with the transmitter.

Thank You
Submitted by: Gaurang Rokad
Shashank Jaiswal