What is degree of modulation?

The degree of modulation refers to the extent to which a carrier signal is modified by an information signal in amplitude modulation (AM) or frequency modulation (FM). It is typically expressed as a percentage, indicating the ratio of the amplitude of the modulating signal to the amplitude of the carrier signal. A higher degree of modulation results in a stronger signal with better fidelity, but excessive modulation can lead to distortion and signal clipping. In AM, for example, a degree of modulation exceeding 100% can cause overmodulation, distorting the transmitted signal.