adjusted decibel

adjusted decibel

[ə′jəs·təd ′des·ə‚bel]

(electronics)

A unit used to show the relationship between the interfering effect of a noise frequency, or band of noise frequencies, and a reference noise power level of -85 dBm. Abbreviated dBa. Also known as decibel adjusted.

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