Proposal to replace the current logarithmic function with a segmented function that linearizes the curve in the unstable area near the clipping boundary. The new formulation uses a tangent line to the logarithmic curve below the tangency point and clips to a minimum value of 10 dB. Two parameters define the tangency and clipping conditions: clipping value of 10 dB and slope of 5 dB per unit. The detailed formulation provides the mathematical definitions of the logarithmic function, the linearized segment, helper variables, and constraints including tangency and asymptote conditions.