RF intermodulation intercept worksheet calculator

Calculate output third-order intercept and input third-order intercept with your own figures.

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Use output third-order intercept and input third-order intercept to compare changes to your inputs. The method and limits below explain the scope.

Examples

Examples

Try the starting example

Fundamental output per tone (dBm)
0
Third-order output intermodulation (dBm)
-40
Small-signal stage gain (dB)
10
Output third-order intercept (dBm)
20
Input third-order intercept (dBm)
10

Try another scenario

Fundamental output per tone (dBm)
1
Third-order output intermodulation (dBm)
-40
Small-signal stage gain (dB)
10
Output third-order intercept (dBm)
21.5
Input third-order intercept (dBm)
11.5
Calculation method

Calculation method

Output third-order intercept (dBm)

Fundamental + (fundamental−IM3)/2 under two-tone small-signal model.

Input third-order intercept (dBm)

Output intercept minus gain.

Symbols and units
a
Fundamental output per tone (dBm)
b
Third-order output intermodulation (dBm)
c
Small-signal stage gain (dB)

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Assumptions & limits

Assumptions & limits

  • Measured tones-products, input-output convention. Returns Estimated intercept point. All coefficients and observations are user supplied; results describe only the stated mathematical model. Quantities are deterministic calculations from supplied observations and assumptions; no external data is fetched. Supported limits: Finite inputs only; numeric fields bounded as labelled. Lists and JSON records are limited to 256 entries unless a stricter tool bound is stated. No automatic design approval, legal conclusion, treatment recommendation or safety certification. Fundamental output per tone (dBm): minimum None, maximum 1000000000000.0. Third-order output intermodulation (dBm): minimum None, maximum 1000000000000.0. Small-signal stage gain (dB): minimum None, maximum 1000000000000.0.
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