Why are dBm values negative?

Most measurements on phones or laptops for signal strengths of Wi-Fi, 4G or 5G networks are negative dBm values. The reason for this is that the received signal power is …

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dB vs Hz – What’s the difference?

dB (decibels) and Hz (hertz) are units used in different contexts and measure different physical quantities. Here is an explanation of each and their differences. Decibels (dB) Definition Decibels are …

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dB to Linear Gain Calculator

This tool converts a Power Gain in deciBel (dB) to a Linear Gain Value for each of the following: Formula for dB to Linear Gain PdB = 10*Log10(P1/P2) PdB = …

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