Distortion Measurement Description; How Is A Distortion Measurement Made; Related Topics - Agilent Technologies 8960 Series Reference Manual

Distortion Measurement Description

Distortion Measurement Description

How is a Distortion measurement made?

Distortion is an audio quality measurement that compares the audio signal level from the mobile at a specified
(desired) frequency to the level of signals present at other frequencies. The audio signals from the mobile are
typically measured after digital demodulation of the traffic channel.
The test set makes two measurements to determine distortion. First, the test set measures the total audio
signal level into the Audio Analyzer. Next, a precise notch filter is then used to remove the signal at the
specified frequency. The remaining signal level indicates the level of unwanted signals (distortion). Distortion
is expressed as a percentage of the total audio signal.
Distortion can be measured in the range of 100 Hz to 10 kHz. For information on using the Audio Analyzer, see
"Audio Analyzer Measurement Description" on page 33.
The distortion measurement can be used to perform the audio harmonic distortion test. For example, in the
AMPS system two audio signals are used: a 1004 Hz tone and the 6000 Hz SAT. The 1004 Hz tone is notched
out to make the measurement.

Related Topics

"Audio Analyzer Measurement Description" on page 33
"AFANalyzer Troubleshooting" on page 451
"Programming a Distortion Measurement" on page 108
"Test Adherence to Standards" on page 45
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