frequency modulation
noun
: modulation of the frequency of the carrier wave in accordance with speech or a signal
also
: fm
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Some companies are working on a more complex approach called continuous-wave frequency modulation.
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Timothy B. Lee, Ars Technica, 1 Jan. 2018
Timothy B. Lee, Ars Technica, 1 Jan. 2018
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“Frequency modulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frequency%20modulation. Accessed 20 Apr. 2024.
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