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[[dBm]] (sometimes '''dBmW''') is an abbreviation for the power ratio in [[ | [[dBm]] (sometimes '''dBmW''') is an abbreviation for the power ratio in [[decibel]]s (dB) of the measured power referenced to one [[milliwatt]] (mW). It is used in radio, microwave and fiber optic networks as a convenient measure of absolute power because of its capability to express both very large and very small values in a short form. | ||
More detailed information is available on the Wikipedia page. | More detailed information is available on the Wikipedia page. | ||
Revision as of 09:42, 26 January 2009
dBm (sometimes dBmW) is an abbreviation for the power ratio in decibels (dB) of the measured power referenced to one milliwatt (mW). It is used in radio, microwave and fiber optic networks as a convenient measure of absolute power because of its capability to express both very large and very small values in a short form.
More detailed information is available on the Wikipedia page.
Links[edit]
- Wikipedia: dBm