What does "overmodulation" mean?

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

Overmodulation

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

Etymology

From over- + modulation.

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