Fiber Optic Series: Understanding dB and dBm values
When there''s loss in a fiber optic system, the measured power is less than the reference power, resulting in a negative logarithmic value and a negative dB reading on the meter. Despite the meter
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In optical fiber networks, the units of optical power are often expressed in milliwatts (mw) and decibel milliwatts (dbm). The relationship is: 1mw=0dbm,
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In optical fiber networks, the units of optical power are often expressed in milliwatts (mw) and decibel milliwatts (dbm). The relationship is: 1mw=0dbm, that is to say, 2mw=3dbm, 10*lgmw is
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Likewise if you measure the two powers in dBm, the resulting measurement of loss will be a negative number, if you understand negative numbers.
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As you move to the left, to lower optical power, as would be loss, the dBm value gets more negative. From 1mw to 100microwatts (that''s 1/10mw), we go from 0dBm to -10dBm, or -10dB; that negative
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Dirty sensors can compromise measurement accuracy leading to incorrect information. At last, somepeople may not correctly read the meter. And so they can arrive at mistaken assessments
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The difference between the transmitter power (dBm) and receiver power (dBm) in fiber optic cables gives the optical power loss, which is expressed in dB. Even though the loss is negative, we express