Power Penalty Formula

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Power Penalty is a measure of how much the received optical power deviates from the ideal power level due to various impairments in the system. Check FAQs
Per=-10log10(re-1re+1)
Per - Power Penalty?re - Extinction Ratio?

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0.7991Edit=-10log10(10.9Edit-110.9Edit+1)
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Power Penalty Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Per=-10log10(re-1re+1)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Per=-10log10(10.9dB-110.9dB+1)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Per=-10log10(10.9-110.9+1)
Next Step Evaluate
Per=0.799117667949808dB
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Per=0.7991dB

Power Penalty Formula Elements

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Power Penalty
Power Penalty is a measure of how much the received optical power deviates from the ideal power level due to various impairments in the system.
Symbol: Per
Measurement: NoiseUnit: dB
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Extinction Ratio
Extinction Ratio represents the ratio of the average power in a logic 1 to the average power in a logic 0.
Symbol: re
Measurement: NoiseUnit: dB
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
log10
The common logarithm, also known as the base-10 logarithm or the decimal logarithm, is a mathematical function that is the inverse of the exponential function.
Syntax: log10(Number)

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How to Evaluate Power Penalty?

Power Penalty evaluator uses Power Penalty = -10*log10((Extinction Ratio-1)/(Extinction Ratio+1)) to evaluate the Power Penalty, Power penalty is a measure of how much the received optical power deviates from the ideal power level due to various impairments in the system. In the context of nonideal ER, power penalty quantifies the additional power loss or distortion in the received signal caused by an insufficient extinction ratio. Power Penalty is denoted by Per symbol.

How to evaluate Power Penalty using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Power Penalty, enter Extinction Ratio (re) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Power Penalty

What is the formula to find Power Penalty?
The formula of Power Penalty is expressed as Power Penalty = -10*log10((Extinction Ratio-1)/(Extinction Ratio+1)). Here is an example- 0.799118 = -10*log10((10.9-1)/(10.9+1)).
How to calculate Power Penalty?
With Extinction Ratio (re) we can find Power Penalty using the formula - Power Penalty = -10*log10((Extinction Ratio-1)/(Extinction Ratio+1)). This formula also uses Common Logarithm Function function(s).
Can the Power Penalty be negative?
No, the Power Penalty, measured in Noise cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Power Penalty?
Power Penalty is usually measured using the Decibel[dB] for Noise. Neper[dB], MilliDecibel[dB] are the few other units in which Power Penalty can be measured.
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