The Codex Lab

Field notes / 005

RF Math Explorer

Build a wireless link from transmitter to receiver. Convert power, account for every gain and loss, inspect Fresnel clearance, and practice the math behind reliable RF design.

Power conversion

dBm
mW

mW = 10^(dBm ÷ 10) · dBm = 10 log₁₀(mW)

Link budget chain

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dB
dBi
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dBi
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