An amplifier has an input power of 5 mW. The output power is 100 mW. What is the decibel gain to the nearest decibel?
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We need to find the power gain, which is the ratio of output power to input power. Power gain = Output power / Input power = 100 mW / 5 mW = 20 Show more…
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