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FFT dB RMS calculation in DAQExpress

Hi all, 

Does anyone know how the FFT dB RMS calculation is made in the DAQExpress software and what the reference value is for dB? I am comparing two different signals' FFTs and I need to understand the amplitudes of the various frequencies relative to the different signals. Considering dB is a relative value, is there any way to maintain a defined reference value in the calculation in different signals so it can be compared apples to apples?

 

Thanks!

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Typically, the reference is 1Vrms

Santhosh
Soliton Technologies

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