Delay Distortion

Delay Distortion occurs when the propagation speed of a signal varies with its frequency as it travels through a medium.

Characteristics

• Definition: Delay distortion arises because different frequencies of a signal travel at different speeds, leading to distortion of the signal waveform.
• Impact: Can cause the signal to become misaligned or spread out, affecting data integrity and communication quality.

Management

• Equalization: Using equalizers to adjust the signal and compensate for frequency-dependent delays can help reduce delay distortion.
• Signal Processing: Implementing advanced signal processing techniques to minimize the effects of delay distortion and restore signal quality.