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What does an amplifier's total harmonic distortion figure measure?

  • A.The noise present with no signal applied
  • B.The variation of gain across the frequency band
  • C.The phase shift between input and output
  • D.The harmonics added relative to the fundamental

Answer: D

The figure is the root sum of the harmonic components divided by the fundamental, expressed as a percentage or in decibels. Noise, frequency response and phase are three other specifications. Because the figure depends on level and on frequency, a single number is nearly meaningless without both - which is why a reputable specification quotes distortion at a stated power across a stated band.

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