Carrier Wave

Views Updated: Dec 15, 2025

Key Facts

Abbreviation
CW
Pronunciation
/ˈkɛriər weɪv/
Category
Academic & Science
Related Field
Electronics

Examples in Context

  1. In communications, the frequency range of the information bearing signals prior to combination with carrier wave by modulation.
  2. In communications, the amplitude variations of an amplitude modulated carrier wave.
  3. Extracts modulation from a radio carrier wave.
  4. It can improve the transmission performances of power line carrier wave communication systems.
  5. ( electronics ) the reception of a signal by extracting it from the carrier wave.

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