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RF Fade Margin

Compare predicted received level with receiver sensitivity.

Inputs

Inputs

Range: -150–30 dBm

Enter predicted or measured received power in dBm for the target operating condition.

Range: -150–0 dBm

Enter receiver sensitivity in dBm for the selected modulation/data rate and required error performance.

Result

Fade margin (dB)
25.000

Formula

Calculation logic

Formula definitions and substituted values.

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