overmodulation

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Meaning

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

Similar words

overmodification overamplification overfrequency overscaling overcommunication oversouling overmeasurement overoptimization overintensity over-stimulation

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