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Convention Paper

A Review of Non-Linear Distortion Fundamentals

Authors: Talbot, Daniel B.

AES Convention 76 · Paper 2134 · October 1984

Abstract

This paper reviews the treatment of non-linear distortion as a mathematical process, which can also be visualized graphically. It will also be shown that a spectrum analyzer (or wave analyzer) can be used to learn whether the order of a particular distortion frequency-component is caused by square-law or cubic distortion in the device. The concept of second and third-order intercept point will be reviewed. There will also be a discussion of high-frequency oscillation-produced low-frequency distortion, differential phase distortion, and quadrature distortion.

Details

Published in
AES Convention 76
AES Convention
76
Paper number
2134
Publication date
October 6, 1984
Session subject
Instrumentation and Measurement
Affiliation
Talbot Technology (T-TECH) Corp., Hudson, MA (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Convention Paper