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This calculator computes the noise figure and noise temperature in a system
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This calculator computes for the free space path loss between transmit and receive antennas.
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This calculator helps you compute the characteristic impedance of a microstrip.
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This calculator helps determine the maximum temperature a device can withstand
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This calculator computes the power received by an antenna using Friis formula
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