What’s more important, transmit power or receiver sensitivity?
While both specifications influence how far, how fast and how accurately data can be sent, receiver sensitivity — not transmit power — is the critical measurement in determining the reliability of wireless communications. Users of radio technology should not always assume that distance or obstruction challenges can be overcome by simply boosting power. The reason for this lies in the fact that more can be accomplished in terms of boosting a receiver’s sensitivity through the correct application of technology than can be accomplished by pushing raw power through a transmitter. Why? The amount of power available through a transmitter is regulated by government agencies, whereas the performance and sensitivity of a receiver are open to the dedication and quality individual radio manufacturers strive for. When dealing with typical industrial signal strengths measured in the region of 1/1000000000000000000th of a Watt, OMNEX prides itself on manufacturing the highest quality receivers to
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