Electrical Engineering Glossary Definition for Signal-to-Noise Ratio

Definition

Signal-to-Noise Ratio, the ratio of the amplitude of the desired signal to the amplitude of noise signals at a given point in time. The larger the number, the better. Usually expressed in dB.

Synonyms

• SNR
• S/N
• S/N Ratio

See Also

• ENOB
• SINAD
• dB
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