Difference between dB, dBm, dBW and dBc

In RF and microwave measurements, it is common to use units such as dB, dBm, dBc and dBW. These terms can appear confusing but are actually pretty straightforward to understand. In this short article we’ll cover the difference between these terms and settle this confusion for good! 1. dB or Decibel In short, dB is […]