Return Loss to VSWR
Convert measured return loss into reflection-coefficient magnitude and voltage standing-wave ratio.
Result
Reflection-coefficient magnitude |Γ|
0.100000
Voltage standing-wave ratio (VSWR)
1.222
Formula
Calculation logicFormula definitions and substituted values.
Reflection-coefficient magnitude |Γ|
10 ^ (-1 * Return loss (dB) / 20)
10 ^ (-1 * Return loss (dB) / 20)Voltage standing-wave ratio (VSWR)
(1 + 10 ^ (-1 * Return loss (dB) / 20)) / (1 - 10 ^ (-1 * Return loss (dB) / 20))
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