power spectral density

 
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Jason
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 01, 2006 6:22 pm    Post subject: power spectral density Reply with quote

Hello,

I need to convert a broadband noise spectrum from the dB as defined in your software into V^2/Hz.

How do i do this?

Thanks,
Jason
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Michael
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PostPosted: Mon Oct 02, 2006 10:24 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hello,

You will need to change the spectrum screen options.

Go to the settings menu and choose options. Now select Y axis and change from dB to volts RMS.

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Michael
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Gordon Hopkinson
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 14, 2007 9:41 am    Post subject: power spectral density Reply with quote

Hello

I have the same question about converting power spectral density from Db to V per root Hertz

I can see (I think) how to convert from Db to V (using your definition of reference voltage) - or changing the display to V as you say - but I'm wondering abot the frequency scale - is it really per root Hertz or is it per sample (in which case the unit would change with frequency range and number of samples)

To be honest, if it is a power spectral density then the software should give it in Db (or V) per something (I think ?)
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