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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
Telescope Resolution Calculator
Determine the angular resolution, light-gathering power, or limiting magnitude of a telescope based on aperture and wavelength. Perfect for amateur astronomers comparing instruments or planning observations.
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Key differences
| Optical Power Budget Calculator | Telescope Resolution Calculator | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Optics | Optics |
| Inputs required | 5 | 4 |
| Result | Power Budget Margin (dB) | Result |
| 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. | Determine the angular resolution, light-gathering power, or limiting magnitude of a telescope based on aperture and wavelength. Perfect for amateur astronomers comparing instruments or planning observations. |