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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 Resolution Calculator
Determines the minimum resolvable distance between two point sources through a microscope or lens using the Rayleigh criterion. Essential for microscopists, optical engineers, and anyone specifying imaging system performance.
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Key differences
| Optical Power Budget Calculator | Optical Resolution Calculator | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Optics | Optics |
| Inputs required | 5 | 4 |
| Result | Power Budget Margin (dB) | Lateral Resolution (μm) |
| 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. | Determines the minimum resolvable distance between two point sources through a microscope or lens using the Rayleigh criterion. Essential for microscopists, optical engineers, and anyone specifying imaging system performance. |