RF signal-to-noise budget calculator

Calculate combined noise and interference and signal-to-noise-plus-interference ratio with your own figures.

Your numbers

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Use combined noise and interference and signal-to-noise-plus-interference ratio to compare changes to your inputs. The method and limits below explain the scope.

Examples

Examples

Try the starting example

Received signal (dBm)
-80
Thermal noise (dBm)
-105
Independent interference (dBm)
-100
Combined noise and interference (dBm)
-98.80669
Signal-to-noise-plus-interference ratio (dB)
18.80669

Try another scenario

Received signal (dBm)
-88
Thermal noise (dBm)
-105
Independent interference (dBm)
-100
Combined noise and interference (dBm)
-98.80669
Signal-to-noise-plus-interference ratio (dB)
10.80669
Calculation method

Calculation method

Combined noise and interference (dBm)

Add thermal and interference powers in linear milliwatts.

Signal-to-noise-plus-interference ratio (dB)

Signal minus combined disturbance dBm.

Symbols and units
a
Received signal (dBm)
b
Thermal noise (dBm)
c
Independent interference (dBm)

Use the units shown. A list keeps the order in which you enter its values. The symbol ^ means “raised to the power of”.

Assumptions & limits

Assumptions & limits

  • Signal level, noise estimate, interference assumptions. Returns SNR scenario. 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. Received signal (dBm): minimum None, maximum 1000000000000.0. Thermal noise (dBm): minimum None, maximum 1000000000000.0. Independent interference (dBm): minimum None, maximum 1000000000000.0.
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