What is QAM modulation?

QAM (Quadrature Amplitude Modulation) is a technique that encodes information into both the amplitude and phase of a signal. QAM is used in Wi-Fi, 4G, 5G, and in optical communication networks. Video upon Modulation Basics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3eMoHuPRy0 In this video, we break down QAM in a simple and easy-to-understand way: ∗ How QAM represents data using constellation diagrams ∗ How the receiver decodes signals even with noise and interference ∗ Why spacing between signals is crucial for reducing errors ∗ How modern networks use 16-QAM, 64-QAM, and even 1024-QAM to increase data speeds Check out my blog for an introduction to this video: https://www.wirelessexplained.com/what-is-qam-modulation/ ▬ Contents of this video ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 0:00 - Introduction 0:30 - Constellation Diagram 0:53 - Sine and Cosine Components 1:44 - Bit 0 & 1 Signal Transmission & Reception 2:27 - Noise & Signal Distortions 3:33 - Bit 0 & 1 mapping in Constellation Diagram 4:02 - Transmit Power Limitation 4:27 - Arranging Constellation Points for Transmission 5:30 - Various QAM Modulations 6:03 - Our website Music: Erik SATIE - Gymnopedies 1