How to Improve Return Loss or VSWR

In this post we show a simple technique to improve the return loss of an RF component like a mixer or amplifier. A good VSWR to aim for is at …

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EIRP Calculator

Use this calculator to find the Effective (or Equivalent) Isotropic Radiated Power EIRP in dBm, dBW and Watt. Enter: Formula EIRP = PTx – LC + GAnt Background Effective Isotropic …

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What is the Arduino ADC Sampling Rate?

In this post we clarify the sampling rate numbers of the Arduino’s Analog-to-Digital converter. What is Sampling Rate? The sampling rate of an Analog-to-digital converter is the speed at which …

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MHz to Mbps Calculator

In this post we explain how to convert from Bandwidth (Hz/kHz/MHz/GHz) to Data throughput in terms of Bits per second (bps/kbps/Mbps/Gbps). Formula To calculate the bit rate we use the …

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S11 to dB Converter

Use this tool to convert Linear to dB values of S11. The forward reflection coefficient S11 is a measure of impedance mismatch at a transition in an RF circuit. Enter …

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How Many Users Can a Server Handle?

This tool calculates how many concurrent users a web server can support. It is useful for when you want to determine what VPS service you should purchase. Enter Background Number …

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Speaker Sensitivity Calculator

This tool calculates the Speaker Sensitivity expressed in dB (deciBels). Enter the Speaker Efficiency (%) below 🔄 Speaker Efficiency Formula Sensitivity (dB) = 112 + 10*Log10(Efficiency) Background The Sensitivity of …

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Speaker Efficiency Calculator

This tool calculates the speaker efficiency from its sensitivity. Enter the Sensitivity in dB and the tool will provide the efficiency expressed as a percentage. 🔄 Speaker Sensitivity Formula Efficiency …

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SPL Calculator for Multiple Speakers

In this post we present a calculator that finds the sound pressure level (SPL) at a specified distance for multiple speakers in series. Enter Background Speaker Sensitivity It is a …

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S11 to Return Loss Calculator

Use this tool to calculate the Return Loss (RL) from S11. Return Loss is a measure of mismatch at a transition in an RF circuit. Enter Background S11 is the …

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S11 to Reflection Coefficient Calculator

Use this tool to calculate the Reflection Coefficient Γ from S11. The reflection coefficient Γ is a measure of impedance mismatch at a transition in an RF circuit. It is …

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S11 to Impedance Calculator

Use this tool to calculate the load impedance from S11, the input reflection coefficient. Enter The tool will calculate the absolute value of the load impedance ZL in ohm. Background …

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SPL (Sound Pressure Level) Calculator

This tool calculates the SPL at a specified distance away from an amplifier speaker combination. Enter Background Speaker Sensitivity It is a measure of how well power to a speaker …

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dB to Hz Converter

This tool converts deciBel Hertz (dB-Hz) to Hertz (Hz). 🔄 Hz to dB Background deciBel or dB represents a ratio of two numbers – typically Amplitude or Power Levels. The …

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