In article , Arny Krueger
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"Ian Bell" wrote in message

Arny Krueger wrote:

Do they disagree with the idea that P-P can completely cancel even
order nonlinear distortion?

I may be wrong but I thought P-P intrinsically *only* produces even
ordered harmonics.

You do have it wrong. P-P intrinsically *only* produces odd ordered
harmonics.

Assuming perfectly matched devices in a perfectly balanced arrangement.

However any lack of perfect symmetry may mean that some orders are reduced,
but not removed entirely. Hence in reality you can expect a reduction, but
not a complete removal of the relevant components. Against this, the other
orders may be increased.

Slainte,

Jim

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