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Noise Figure vs. Noise Temperature: Understanding the Difference

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This page describes the difference between noise figure and noise temperature.

Noise Figure (NF) = 10 Log (1 + T/290)

Where:

  • T is the noise temperature.
  • 290 is the ambient temperature in Kelvin.
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