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Duty Cycle Calculator

Formula

The formula to calculate the duty cycle (D) is:

$D = \frac{PW}{T} \times 100$

Where:

$D$ is the duty cycle (%)
$PW$ is the pulse width (s)
$T$ is the period (s)

What is Duty Cycle?

A duty cycle is defined as the ratio of the pulse width to the period of a transmitter and is a measure of the time that the transmitter is emitting a signal. It is typically expressed as a percentage. A higher duty cycle means the signal is on more often, while a lower duty cycle means the signal is on less often.

Example Calculation

Let's assume the following values:

Pulse Width (PW): 0.5 s
Period (T): 2 s

Using the formula to calculate the duty cycle:

$D = \frac{0.5}{2} \times 100 = 25\%$

The Duty Cycle (D) is 25%.