Analysis and Test Results of a Hybrid PCM/FM-subcarrier Baseband Multiplex on an FM Carrier

Abstract

Engineering formulae have been developed for estimating the performance of a telemetry system utilizing an NRZ PCM multiplex plus an FM/FM multiplex frequency modulating a carrier. These formulae have been checked against a laboratory simulation and the agreement is within 1 dB for the PCM and 1.8 dB for the FM/FM. About 1 dB of the 1.8 dB is tentatively accounted for on the basis of lack of symmetry of the carrier predetection (IF) filter used.