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Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR) of DSA Devices

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Problem:
What is the Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR) of my DSA Device Inputs?

Solution:
The Signal to Noise Ratio(SNR) is not explicitly specified in the 447x and 446x specifications.  However, Total Harmonic Distortion(THD) and Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise(THD+N) are specified.  The relationship of SNR, THD, and THD+N is such that if any two of these are known, the third can be calculated.  See the Analog Devices link below for an online calculator for computing any of these values

NOTE: THD+N and SINAD are the same
.  Replace the SINAD field with the THD+N value from the correspoding specifications.   

Related Links:
Analog Devices THD/ SNR/ SINAD Calculator
Product Manuals: NI 446X Specifications
Product Manuals: NI 447X Specifications

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Report Date: 07/14/2006
Last Updated: 05/13/2008
Document ID: 3ZD9QUNY

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