Sujet : Re: A Complex Metaphysical Conundrum
De : cd (at) *nospam* notformail.com (Cursitor Doom)
Groupes : sci.electronics.designDate : 11. Apr 2024, 13:59:24
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On Thu, 11 Apr 2024 06:38:30 -0000 (UTC), Jasen Betts
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On 2024-04-10, Cursitor Doom <cd@notformail.com> wrote:
Gentlemen,
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This is an exam question that trips up even some of the best students.
See what you make of it!
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Q: Is this statement correct: 'The signal level at the modem input
increased by 2dBmV going from +3dBmV to +5dBmV.'
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Your pal, CD.
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db is a logarythmic ratio. an increase from +3dBmV to +5dBmV is an increase by 2dB
(not 2dBmV)
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Adding 2dBmV to +3dBmV will not get you +5dBmV because it's a
logarythmic scale.
The question does require a "correct/incorrect" answer. It's a binary
choice. Your answer is....?
A Complex Metaphysical Conundrum
Re: A Complex Metaphysical Conundrum
