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Optics
Optical Power Budget Calculator
Determine whether a fiber optic link has enough signal margin by calculating the power budget. Use it when designing or troubleshooting single-mode or multimode fiber runs.
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Optics
Optical Magnification Calculator
Find the total magnification of a microscope or telescope from objective and eyepiece focal lengths. Useful for students, lab technicians, and amateur astronomers configuring optical instruments.
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Key differences
| Optical Power Budget Calculator | Optical Magnification Calculator | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Optics | Optics |
| Inputs required | 5 | 4 |
| Result | Power Budget Margin (dB) | Total Magnification (Γ) |
| What it does | Determine whether a fiber optic link has enough signal margin by calculating the power budget. Use it when designing or troubleshooting single-mode or multimode fiber runs. | Find the total magnification of a microscope or telescope from objective and eyepiece focal lengths. Useful for students, lab technicians, and amateur astronomers configuring optical instruments. |