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However, linearization may result in steeper IMD slopes or a nonlinear characteristic curve versus RF input. How shall we interpret the Rx-Link10-GHz SFDR metric of 133.5 dB.Hz^2/3?

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However, linearization may result in steeper IMD slopes or a nonlinear characteristic curve versus RF input. How shall we interpret the Rx-Link10-GHz SFDR metric of 133.5 dB.Hz^2/3?

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Independent of the local slope of IMD3 vs. RF input on a log-log plot (dB-dB plot), the IMD3 signals shall be kept below the equivalent of the specified SFDR for the specified frequency range. Measurement bandwidths are to be proposed, where DARPA would find more value in meeting the metrics with smaller measurement bandwidths.