dB to Power Ratio Converter
Electronics
Measurement
The dB is a dimensionless unit used to express the ratio between two power levels (\(P_1\)and \(P_2\)) or voltage levels (\(V_1\) and \(V_2\)). It is used to quantify gain (amplification) or loss (attenuation).
Convenience: Signal chain calculations become additive. If a source has a 10 dB gain and then passes through a 3 dB cable loss, the net change is simply \(10 - 3 = 7 dB\).
Power Ratio (Gain/Loss):