
The Peak-to-average power ratio (PAPR) of a signal is the peak power divided by the average power.
Crest factor
Waveform | ||
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DC
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1 | 0 dB |
Square
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1 | 0 dB |
Sine
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2 | 3,01 dB |
Cosine
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2 | 3,01 dB |
Triangle
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3 | 4,77 dB |
Sawtooth
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3 | 4,77 dB |
Audio signal
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80 | 19 dB |

Peak-to-average power ratio (PAPR)
Each wave form has its particular PAPR value. Measure for different wave forms the peak amplitude and the time-averaged power. Determine the PAPR of this wave form.