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RF Average Power to Peak Power Calculator

Formula

The formula to calculate the Peak Power from Average Power is:

$\text{Pp} = \frac{\text{Pavg}}{\text{DC}}$

Where:

$\text{Pp}$ is the Peak Power
$\text{Pavg}$ is the Average Power
$\text{DC}$ is the Duty Cycle

What is RF Average Power and Peak Power?

Peak power is the maximum power a pulsing system reaches during a pulse, while average power is the average output over time. Understanding these values is crucial for designing and analyzing RF systems.

Example Calculation

Let's assume the following values:

Average Power (Pavg) = 50 W
Duty Cycle (DC) = 0.75

Using the formula:

$\text{Pp} = \frac{50}{0.75} \approx 66.67 \, \text{W}$

The Peak Power (Pp) is approximately 66.67 W.