overmodulation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The condition where the instantaneous level of the modulating signal exceeds the value necessary to produce 100% modulation of the carrier, resulting in distortion.

Word forms

overmodulation

Etymology

From over- + modulation.

Related words

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