In the previous exercise, we have seen the necessity for a summing system in order to realize an amplitude modulation. This system can be realized by the following assembly in which the operational amplifier is ideal.
1/ Ascertain the expression of as a function of , and .
Kirchhoff’s law at the inverting input node : .
But , so , i.e.
2/ Deduce an expression of as a function of and .
The op-amp is ideal and the feedback is negative, so it operates in the linear regime : , hence (the non-inverting input is grounded).
Injecting in the previous relation,
3/ Under which condition does ?
4/ The aim is to have . Which transfer function needs to be placed after the previous system to obtain ? Suggest an electronic assembly that would have this transfer function.
An inverting amplifier can have this transfer function :