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Jason

power spectral density

Post by Jason »

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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Post by Michael »

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.

Best regards,
Michael
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power spectral density

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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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