1.

Assume that an RF amplifier’s input has a signal power of 2μW and a noise power of 323nW, what is
the signal-to-noise ratio? 1
0.323

2.Assume that the RF amplifier in problem number 1 has a signal-to-noise ratio of 5 at the output.
Calculate the noise ratio and noise figure.

10log10 (F) = 10log10 (0.62)

3.Given the noise ratio calculated in problem number 2, what is its equivalent noise temperature?

=295K Hence, Te =295(0.62−1)

4. What is the average noise power of a device operating at temperature 75oF with a bandwidth of 33
kHz?

NB = 1.3× 10 − 23j / k × (75+460)9 × 33 × 1000W

= 12750.8 × 10−20W
= 1.75 × 10−16W