Attenuator Calculator

This calculator can be used to calculate the input power, output power, and attenuation of an attenuator based on user inputs.

Input Parameters

Calculation Results

Calculation Formula

Attenuation (dB) = Input Power (dBm) - Desired Output Power (dBm)

Where:
Input Power (dBm): The power entering the attenuator.
Desired Output Power (dBm): The power exiting the attenuator.
Attenuation (dB): The reduction in power level in decibels.

Attenuator Calculator Calculator Usage Guide

Learn how to use the Attenuator Calculator calculator and its working principles

How to Use the Attenuator Calculator

  1. Enter the input power in dBm in the "Input Power (dBm)" field.
  2. Enter the desired output power in dBm in the "Desired Output Power (dBm)" field.
  3. Click the "Calculate" button to compute the output power and attenuation.
  4. The results will be displayed in the "Output Power (dBm)" and "Attenuation (dB)" fields.

Working Principle

An attenuator is an electronic device that reduces the power level of an electrical signal. The attenuation in decibels (dB) is calculated by subtracting the desired output power from the input power. The formula used is:

Attenuation (dB) = Input Power (dBm) - Desired Output Power (dBm)

This calculator helps in determining the appropriate attenuator value to achieve the desired output power level from a given input power.