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In this module, we consider the noise generated by the electronic devices themselves due to the random motion of electrons due to thermal energy. This added uncertainty in the voltages and currents limit the smallest signal amplitude or power that our circuits can detect and/or process, limiting the transmission range and power requirements for reliable communications.
  
 
== Modeling Noise ==
 
== Modeling Noise ==
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Since electronic noise is random, we cannot predict its value at any given time. However, we can describe noise in terms of its aggregate characteristics or statistics.
  
 
== Noise Spectrum ==
 
== Noise Spectrum ==

Revision as of 11:06, 24 September 2020

In this module, we consider the noise generated by the electronic devices themselves due to the random motion of electrons due to thermal energy. This added uncertainty in the voltages and currents limit the smallest signal amplitude or power that our circuits can detect and/or process, limiting the transmission range and power requirements for reliable communications.

Modeling Noise

Since electronic noise is random, we cannot predict its value at any given time. However, we can describe noise in terms of its aggregate characteristics or statistics.

Noise Spectrum

Noise Shaping

Fundamental Device Noise

Noise Analysis

Input-Referred Noise

Noise Figure

Noise Figure of Cascaded Stages

Noise Figure of Lossy Circuits