Approximate FM Demodulation Using Zero Crossings

This paper deals with approximate methods for demodulating FM signals using their zero crossings. A first-order (linear) interpolation method is devised and analyzed. Computer programs were then prepared to compare this first-order interpolator to the more usual zero-order interpolator. Higher order interpolation is briefly discussed, and the results of using a second-order interpolator are compared to those using the lower order methods.