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GATE 2017 EE (EE2) – Question 41

Signals and Systems · Fourier series representation of continuous and discrete time periodic signals, Sampling theorem · 2 marks · Multiple choice

The output of the shown modulator and filter must be sampled for unique reconstruction. The minimum required rate is

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  1. 1000 samples/s
  2. 1500 samples/s
  3. 2000 samples/s
  4. 3000 samples/s

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Correct answer: (B) 1500 samples/s

Explanation

The input spectrum extends from −1000π to +1000π rad/s. Multiplication by cos(1000πt) shifts copies to ±1000π, so their combined support extends to ±2000π.

The filter $h(t)=\sin(1500\pi t)/(\pi t)$ passes only |ω|<1500π. Hence the output's highest frequency is 1500π/(2π)=750 Hz.

The Nyquist rate is twice that: **1500 samples/s, B**.

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