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Binary states are represented by different amplitudes of the carrier.
: A digital method that shifts the timing of the wave. Sampling and Coding
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Analog communication involves the continuous transmission of information signals. In this setup, the continuous variations of the message signal directly modify a high-frequency carrier wave. Modulation Techniques
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: Clean pulses are easy for computers to read without mistakes. In this setup, the continuous variations of the
: Digital systems can filter out static very well.
: Changing how fast the wave vibrates.
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Understanding Communication Systems: Analog and Digital by Sanjay Sharma
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