A ``Different'' Fundamental

Consider a case where the fundamental is not equal to either carrier or modulator frequency:

The ratio of $ f_c = 9$ to $ f_m = 6$ is 3:2 and the fundamental frequency is given by

$\displaystyle f_0 = \frac{9}{3} = \frac{6}{2} = 3.
$



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Notic the spectrum has only odd harmonics!


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