Definition of "demodulation" [demodulation]

• The conversion of a modulated carrier wave into a current equivalent to the original signal. Also called detection. (noun)

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• "The first is an FM demodulation step that recovers a baseband signal with a 3db roll off at 230 Khz. This is a Vestigial Sideband Modulation (VSB) signal that uses single sidband techniques invented by the amateur radio community."
• "There are two forms of demodulation that must occur to recover the data."
• "Which is a damned shame, 'cause Eric just got DTV tuning and demodulation running."