- Improved spectral efficiency: SSB-SC eliminates one sideband, reducing the transmitted bandwidth by half compared to conventional AM. This allows for more efficient use of the radio spectrum.
- Improved noise immunity: The suppressed carrier reduces the susceptibility to noise and interference, especially in high-frequency applications.
- Reduced power consumption: The absence of a carrier signal reduces the power consumption of the transmitter, leading to increased battery life in portable devices.
- Reduced intermodulation distortion: SSB-SC eliminates the intermodulation distortion that occurs in AM due to the presence of the carrier. This improves the signal quality and reduces interference.
- Reduced fading: SSB-SC signals are less affected by fading than AM signals, providing more stable and reliable communication.
- Higher data rates: The reduced bandwidth allows for higher data rates to be transmitted, making SSB-SC suitable for digital communications applications.
- Lightweight and compact equipment: SSB-SC systems require less hardware and are generally more lightweight and compact than AM systems.
- Automatic frequency control (AFC): SSB-SC systems often employ AFC to compensate for frequency drift, ensuring stable communication even under varying conditions.
- Modulation index independent: The output signal is independent of the modulation index, simplifying system design and operation.
- Reduced Doppler shift: SSB-SC signals exhibit less Doppler shift than AM signals, which is beneficial in mobile communication applications.