Power Gain of Down-Converter Formula

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Power Gain Down-Converter is ratio of output frequency and signal frequency for a parametric down converter. Check FAQs
Gdown=4fiRiRgαfsRTsRTi(1-α)2
Gdown - Power Gain Down-Converter?fi - Idler Frequency?Ri - Output Resistance of Idler Generator?Rg - Output Resistance of Signal Generator?α - Ratio Negative Resistance to Series Resistance?fs - Signal Frequency?RTs - Total Series Resistance at Signal Frequency?RTi - Total Series Resistance at Idler Frequency?

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20.3536Edit=4125Edit65Edit33Edit9Edit95Edit7.8Edit10Edit(1-9Edit)2
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Gdown=4fiRiRgαfsRTsRTi(1-α)2
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Gdown=4125Hz65Ω33Ω995Hz7.8Ω10Ω(1-9)2
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Gdown=412565339957.810(1-9)2
Next Step Evaluate
Gdown=20.3536184210526dB
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Gdown=20.3536dB

Power Gain of Down-Converter Formula Elements

Variables
Power Gain Down-Converter
Power Gain Down-Converter is ratio of output frequency and signal frequency for a parametric down converter.
Symbol: Gdown
Measurement: SoundUnit: dB
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Idler Frequency
Idler frequency in Negative Resistance Parametric Amplifier is the third frequency that is generated as a result of mixing the two input frequencies.
Symbol: fi
Measurement: FrequencyUnit: Hz
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Output Resistance of Idler Generator
Output resistance of idler generator is resistance observed at the output of the load.
Symbol: Ri
Measurement: Electric ResistanceUnit: Ω
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Output Resistance of Signal Generator
Output Resistance of Signal Generator is a key operating parameter that controls the current generation signal generator when used as a power source.
Symbol: Rg
Measurement: Electric ResistanceUnit: Ω
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Ratio Negative Resistance to Series Resistance
Ratio negative resistance to series resistance is denoted by a symbol.
Symbol: α
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.
Total Series Resistance at Signal Frequency
Total series resistance at signal frequency is the sum of all resistances in series that are present in a circuit at the frequency of the signal.
Symbol: RTs
Measurement: Electric ResistanceUnit: Ω
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Total Series Resistance at Idler Frequency
Total Series Resistance at Idler Frequency as the total resistance of pumping frequency observed.
Symbol: RTi
Measurement: Electric ResistanceUnit: Ω
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

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How to Evaluate Power Gain of Down-Converter?

Power Gain of Down-Converter evaluator uses Power Gain Down-Converter = (4*Idler Frequency*Output Resistance of Idler Generator*Output Resistance of Signal Generator*Ratio Negative Resistance to Series Resistance)/(Signal Frequency*Total Series Resistance at Signal Frequency*Total Series Resistance at Idler Frequency*(1-Ratio Negative Resistance to Series Resistance)^2) to evaluate the Power Gain Down-Converter, The Power Gain of Down-Converter formula is defined as input power must feed into the Idler circuit and the output power must move out from the signal circuit. Power Gain Down-Converter is denoted by Gdown symbol.

How to evaluate Power Gain of Down-Converter using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Power Gain of Down-Converter, enter Idler Frequency (fi), Output Resistance of Idler Generator (Ri), Output Resistance of Signal Generator (Rg), Ratio Negative Resistance to Series Resistance (α), Signal Frequency (fs), Total Series Resistance at Signal Frequency (RTs) & Total Series Resistance at Idler Frequency (RTi) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Power Gain of Down-Converter

What is the formula to find Power Gain of Down-Converter?
The formula of Power Gain of Down-Converter is expressed as Power Gain Down-Converter = (4*Idler Frequency*Output Resistance of Idler Generator*Output Resistance of Signal Generator*Ratio Negative Resistance to Series Resistance)/(Signal Frequency*Total Series Resistance at Signal Frequency*Total Series Resistance at Idler Frequency*(1-Ratio Negative Resistance to Series Resistance)^2). Here is an example- 20.35362 = (4*125*65*33*9)/(95*7.8*10*(1-9)^2).
How to calculate Power Gain of Down-Converter?
With Idler Frequency (fi), Output Resistance of Idler Generator (Ri), Output Resistance of Signal Generator (Rg), Ratio Negative Resistance to Series Resistance (α), Signal Frequency (fs), Total Series Resistance at Signal Frequency (RTs) & Total Series Resistance at Idler Frequency (RTi) we can find Power Gain of Down-Converter using the formula - Power Gain Down-Converter = (4*Idler Frequency*Output Resistance of Idler Generator*Output Resistance of Signal Generator*Ratio Negative Resistance to Series Resistance)/(Signal Frequency*Total Series Resistance at Signal Frequency*Total Series Resistance at Idler Frequency*(1-Ratio Negative Resistance to Series Resistance)^2).
Can the Power Gain of Down-Converter be negative?
Yes, the Power Gain of Down-Converter, measured in Sound can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Power Gain of Down-Converter?
Power Gain of Down-Converter is usually measured using the Decibel[dB] for Sound. Bel[dB], Neper[dB] are the few other units in which Power Gain of Down-Converter can be measured.
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