Free-Space Path Loss: Distance, Frequency & the 6 dB Rule
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Lessons in this course
- Decibels for Radio: mW to dBm and Back, Adding Gains & Losses Pro
- Free-Space Path Loss: Distance, Frequency & the 6 dB Rule Pro
- Antennas & Cables: dBi Gain, Cable Loss per Metre, Connectors & EIRP Pro
- Walls & Floors: Obstacle Losses by Material and the Indoor Path Budget Pro
- Receiver Side: Received Power, Sensitivity, Fade Margin & Pass/Fail Pro
- Range Solving: Maximum Distance for a Required Margin, Range per Band Pro
- Data Rate vs Signal: SNR, an Approximate Rate Lookup & Throughput per Device Pro
- Coverage Plan: Access Points per Floor, Worst-Room Check & a Margin Chart Pro