MULTISIM SIMULATION OF AMPLITUDE SHIFT KEYING (ASK)

MODULATOR DEMODULATOR

1.1 Objectives
1 To understand the operation theory of ASK modulator demodulator
2 To simulate ASK Modulation using Multisim
1.2 Basic Theory
Give a brief explanation about:
1. Multisim
2. Modulator demodulator circuit of ASK modulation technique
1.3 Experiment Apparatus
1. Multisim software
1.4 Procedures
1. Open Multisim application
2. Create the circuit of ASK Modulator Demodulator as shown below:
XFG2

COM
XSC1

T
XFG1 A B C D

COM
R1 Q1
BC107BP
22.5kΩ

R2
480Ω

VCC
12.0V
U1
7

5
1

D1
3
6
1N4007 C1 R4 2
0.1µF 531Ω VSS
5.0V 741
VEE
4

R3
-12.0V
20kΩ 67 %
Key=A

Fig 1. Modulator Demodulator Circuit of ASK Modulation

DIGITAL TELECOMMUNICATION LAB MULTISIM SIMULATION OF AMPLITUDE 1

SHIFT KEYING (ASK)
MODULATOR DEMODULATOR
 3. Apply the square information signal on Function Generator 1 with amplitude of 10Vp,
and frequency of (𝑥 × 10−1 ) kHz. Note that x equals to your student’s attendance
number.
4. Apply the sinusoidal carrier signal on Function Generator 2 with amplitude of 5Vp and
frequency of x kHz. Note that x equals to your student’s attendance number.
5. The demodulator circuit works as a low pass filter, it allows low frequency signal
source of (𝑥 × 10−1 ) kHz and filter out carrier frequency x KHz. Hence assume
𝑋𝐶 =R and 𝐶 = 0.1 𝜇𝐹 corner frequency f= (𝑥 × 10−1 ) kHz.
Calculate the value of R4 as follows:
1
𝑅4 =
2×𝜋×𝑓×𝐶
with 𝜋 = 3.14
Example: if student’s attendance number = 30, then:
𝑓𝑖𝑛𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑚𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 = 30 × 10−1 𝑘𝐻𝑧 = 3 𝑘𝐻𝑧
𝑓𝑐𝑎𝑟𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑟 = 30 𝑘𝐻𝑧
Calculation of 𝑅4 :
1
𝑅4 = = 530, 786 Ω
2 × 3.14 × 3 × 103 × 0.1 × 10−6
6. Run the program and check the output in oscilloscope.
7. Adjust the value of R3 to get the correct demodulation signal. Note that for higher
frequency, demodulation signal might not be as square as information signal. It will have
slopes on the signal.
8. Note down the output.

1.5 Results and Discussion

In this section please note down:
1. The calculation of 𝑅4
2. Your Multisim circuit
3. The output signal shown in oscilloscope: information signal, carrier signal, modulated
signal, demodulated signal.

DIGITAL TELECOMMUNICATION LAB MULTISIM SIMULATION OF AMPLITUDE 2

SHIFT KEYING (ASK)
MODULATOR DEMODULATOR