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CWDP-305 · Question #188

The thermal noise is at -174 dBm/Hz. A spectrum analyzer has a resolution bandwidth of 1 kHz and a 5 dB noise figure. What is the level of the noise floor?

The correct answer is B. -139 dBm. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.

Question

The thermal noise is at -174 dBm/Hz. A spectrum analyzer has a resolution bandwidth of 1 kHz and a 5 dB noise figure. What is the level of the noise floor?

Options

  • A-174 dBm
  • B-139 dBm
  • C-144 dBm
  • D-204 dBm

How the community answered

(47 responses)
  • A
    4% (2)
  • B
    74% (35)
  • C
    13% (6)
  • D
    9% (4)

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