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User‟s Guide for DM3000 Series
3. dB Measurement
The dB function applies to AC voltage and DC voltage measurements only.
Each dB measurement is different between the input signal and a stored relative
value, with both values converted to dBm.
Press dB, enter the menu shown below:
Figure 2- 16
Table 2- 13 dB Measurement Function Menu Function Description
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dB =10xLog
10
[ (Reading
2
/ R
REF
) / 0.001W ] – (dB setting value)
R
REF
expressed measuring the resistance value in the actual electric circuit.
Range of the dB setting value: -120 dBm ~ +120 dBm. The default is 0 dBm.
You can either let the instrument automatically measure this value, or you can enter
a specified value.