We know ID =1/2 kn (VGS + vgs – Vt)2. Let the signal vgs be a sine wave with amplitude Vgs, and substitute vgs = Vgs sin ω t in Eq.(5.43). Using the trigonometric identity show that the ratio of the signal at frequency 2ω to that at frequency ω , expressed as a percentage (known as the second-harmonic distortion) is

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We know I<sub>D</sub> =1/2 k<sub>n</sub> (V<sub>GS</sub> + v<sub>gs</sub> – V<sub>t</sub>)<sup>2</sup>. Let the signal v<sub>gs</sub> be a sine wave with amplitude V<sub>gs</sub>, and substitute v<sub>gs</sub> = V<sub>gs</sub> sin ω t in Eq.(5.43). Using the trigonometric identity show that the ratio of the signal at frequency 2ω to that at frequency ω , expressed as a percentage (known as the second-harmonic distortion) is