Duty-cycle-distortion

Lessons

Duty-cycle-distortion (DCD) is a type of jitter that occurs when the width of a data bit varies from its ideal value. This can be caused by a number of factors, such as timing errors in the clock signal, noise, or variations in the data signal itself. DCD can degrade the performance of digital systems by reducing the accuracy of the data transfer. In this lesson, you will learn how to measure DCD using an oscilloscope. You will also learn how to identify the sources of DCD and how to minimize its effects.