dBm

See also: DBM and dbm

Translingual

Alternative forms

  • dBmW, dBmW

Etymology

    From dB (“decible”) + mW (“milliwatt”).

    Symbol

    dBm

    1. (metrology) Symbol for decibel-milliwatt, a non-SI metric unit of power level expressed using a logarithmic decibel (dB) scale respective to one milliwatt (mW).

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