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The Basics of Distortion

Models of Non-linearity

Cubic Distortion

Cubic + Linear Distortion

Square Law Distortion

Square Root Distortion

Soft-clipping Distortion

Hard-clipping Distortion: Symmetrical

Hard-clipping Distortion: Asymmetrical

Crossover Distortion Modelling

Other Distortion Models

Choosing a Distortion Model

SPICE Models for Passive Components

First-order Voltage-coefficient Distortion Model

Second-order Voltage-coefficient Distortion Model

Other Voltage Coefficient Distortion Models

Measuring Resistor Distortion

Metal Film, Metal Foil, and Wirewound Resistors

Metal Oxide Resistors

Carbon Film Resistors

Carbon Film Resistor Usage

Carbon Composition Resistors

Resistors in the Feedback Network

Modelling Distortion ...

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