Signal-to-noise ratio
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Signal-to-noise ratio (often abbreviated SNR or S/N) is a measure used in science and engineering that compares the level of a desired signal to the level of background noise. It is defined as the ratio of signal power to the noise power, often expressed in decibels. A ratio higher than 1:1 (greater than 0 dB) indicates more signal than noise. While SNR is commonly quoted for electrical signals, it can be applied to any form of signal (such as isotope levels in an ice core or biochemical signaling between cells).
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See also
- Audio system measurements
- Generation loss
- Near-far problem
- Noise margin
- Peak signal-to-noise ratio
- Signal-to-noise statistic
- Signal to noise ratio (imaging)
- SINAD
- Subjective video quality
- Total harmonic distortion
- Video quality
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