RF Tools
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dBm to Watts/mWatts Conversion
Formula: \(dBm = 10\log_{10} (Watts/1000)\):
Free-Space Path Loss (FSPL) Calculation
Formula: \(FSPL = 20\log_{10}(d) + 20\log_{10}(f) + 20\log_{10}({4\pi \over c}) \):
Parabolic Antenna Gain Calculation
Formula: \(G_{max} = 10\log_{10}\big( ({\pi*D \over \lambda})^2 * e \big) \):
Links to ITU Recommendations:
- ITU-R P.2109-0, Prediction of building entry loss
- ITU-R P.2108-0, Prediction of clutter loss
- ITU-R P.530-17, Propagation data and prediction methods required for the design of terrestrial line-of-sight systems
- ITU-R F.699-8, Reference radiation patterns for fixed wireless system antennas for use in coordination studies and interference assessment in the frequency range from 100 MHz to 86 GHz
- ITU-R F.1245-3, Mathematical model of average and related radiation patterns for point-to-point fixed wireless system antennas for use in interference assessment in the frequency range from 1 GHz to 86 GHz
Frequency Allocation Tables:
6 GHz Related Links:
- FCC 18-147, FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), 2019-10-24
- FCC OET Docket 18-295, Unlicensed Use of the 6 GHz Band
- CEPT ECC Report 302, Sharing and compatibility studies related to Wireless Access Systems including Radio Local Area Networks (WAS/RLAN) in the 5925-6425 MHz, 2019-03-29