Overall Noise Figure in Radar System Formulas

Overall Noise Figure quantifies how much the device degrades the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) of the input signal as it passes through the system. And is denoted by F_o. Overall Noise Figure is usually measured using the Decibel for Noise. Note that the value of Overall Noise Figure is always positive.

Formulas to find Overall Noise Figure in Radar System

fxOverall Noise Figure of Cascaded NetworksGo

Radar System formulas that make use of Overall Noise Figure

fxEffective Noise TemperatureGo

List of variables in Radar System formulas

fx Noise Figure Network 1 Go

fx Noise Figure Network 2 Go

fx Gain of Network 1 Go

FAQ

What is the Overall Noise Figure?

Overall Noise Figure quantifies how much the device degrades the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) of the input signal as it passes through the system. Overall Noise Figure is usually measured using the Decibel for Noise. Note that the value of Overall Noise Figure is always positive.

Can the Overall Noise Figure be negative?

No, the Overall Noise Figure, measured in Noise cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Overall Noise Figure?

Overall Noise Figure is usually measured using the Decibel[dB] for Noise. Neper[dB], MilliDecibel[dB] are the few other units in which Overall Noise Figure can be measured.

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