ENOB to SINAD conversion calculator

Convert Effective Number Of Bits (ENOB) to Signal-to-Noise And Distortion Ratio (SINAD) in audio signal processing

Input Parameters

Enter the effective number of bits of the audio system

Calculation Results

Calculation Results

SINAD (Signal-to-Noise And Distortion Ratio):

Calculation Formula

SINAD (dB) = 6.02 × ENOB + 1.76 dB

Where:
ENOB - Effective Number Of Bits
SINAD - Signal-to-Noise And Distortion Ratio in decibels (dB)

ENOB to SINAD conversion calculator Calculator Usage Guide

Learn how to use the ENOB to SINAD conversion calculator and its working principles

What is ENOB?

ENOB (Effective Number Of Bits) is a measure of the quality of an analog-to-digital converter (ADC) or digital-to-analog converter (DAC). It represents the number of bits of the converter that contribute to the signal's fidelity, ignoring any noise or distortion introduced by the converter.

What is SINAD?

SINAD (Signal-to-Noise And Distortion Ratio) is a measure of the level of distortion and noise present in an audio signal. It is expressed in decibels (dB) and represents the ratio of the desired signal power to the total power of all undesired signals (noise and distortion).

How to use the calculator

  1. Enter the ENOB value of your audio system in the input field.
  2. Click the "Calculate" button to compute the corresponding SINAD value.
  3. The calculator will display the SINAD value in decibels (dB).

Example

If an audio system has an ENOB of 16 bits, the calculator will compute a SINAD of approximately 97.76 dB.

Applications

This calculator is useful for audio engineers, designers, and technicians who need to evaluate the performance of audio equipment. It helps in comparing different audio components based on their signal quality metrics.