-30 dBm = 1 W
+30 dBm = 1 W
-30 dBW = 1 mW
+30 dBW = 1 kW
Note that dBm is an absolute power unit so 0 dBm is the same power regardless of the
resistance of the measuring equipment.
Power can be expressed in dBm (or dBW) not only for electrical power but also for
other forms of energy, for example optical power.
Note that power gains or losses are power ratios, not absolute power units hence
gains or losses may be expressed in dB but not in dBm.
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