Gain-Degradation Factor Formula

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Gain degradation factor is a measure of the change in gain relative to the gain at the design frequency, and it is typically expressed in decibels (dB). Check FAQs
GDF=(fsfo)Gup
GDF - Gain Degradation Factor?fs - Signal Frequency?fo - Output Frequency?Gup - Power Gain for Up-Converter?

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0.8Edit=(95Edit950Edit)8Edit
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Gain-Degradation Factor Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
GDF=(fsfo)Gup
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
GDF=(95Hz950Hz)8dB
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
GDF=(95950)8
LAST Step Evaluate
GDF=0.8

Gain-Degradation Factor Formula Elements

Variables
Gain Degradation Factor
Gain degradation factor is a measure of the change in gain relative to the gain at the design frequency, and it is typically expressed in decibels (dB).
Symbol: GDF
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Signal Frequency
Signal frequency is defined as the frequency of a signal that is containing information.
Symbol: fs
Measurement: FrequencyUnit: Hz
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Output Frequency
Output frequency is the total output frequency observed.
Symbol: fo
Measurement: FrequencyUnit: Hz
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Power Gain for Up-Converter
Power Gain for Up-Converter is ratio of output frequency and signal frequency for a parametric up converter.
Symbol: Gup
Measurement: SoundUnit: dB
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other formulas in Parametric Devices category

​Go Power Gain of Modulator
Gm=fp+fsfs
​Go Power Gain of Demodulator
Gdm=fsfp+fs
​Go Power Gain for Parametric Up-Converter
Gup=(fofs)GDF
​Go Power Gain of Down-Converter
Gdown=4fiRiRgαfsRTsRTi(1-α)2

How to Evaluate Gain-Degradation Factor?

Gain-Degradation Factor evaluator uses Gain Degradation Factor = (Signal Frequency/Output Frequency)*Power Gain for Up-Converter to evaluate the Gain Degradation Factor, The Gain-Degradation Factor formula is defined as the reduction in gain that occurs when an amplifier is operated away from its design center frequency. The gain degradation factor is a measure of the change in gain relative to the gain at the design frequency, and it is typically expressed in decibels (dB). Gain Degradation Factor is denoted by GDF symbol.

How to evaluate Gain-Degradation Factor using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Gain-Degradation Factor, enter Signal Frequency (fs), Output Frequency (fo) & Power Gain for Up-Converter (Gup) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Gain-Degradation Factor

What is the formula to find Gain-Degradation Factor?
The formula of Gain-Degradation Factor is expressed as Gain Degradation Factor = (Signal Frequency/Output Frequency)*Power Gain for Up-Converter. Here is an example- 0.8 = (95/950)*8.
How to calculate Gain-Degradation Factor?
With Signal Frequency (fs), Output Frequency (fo) & Power Gain for Up-Converter (Gup) we can find Gain-Degradation Factor using the formula - Gain Degradation Factor = (Signal Frequency/Output Frequency)*Power Gain for Up-Converter.
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