An amplifier has a 1 dB compression point of 32 dBm and a gain of...

The 1 dB compression point of an amplifier indicates the output power level at which the amplifier's gain drops by 1 dB from its linear gain, signaling the onset of non-linear behavior and potential distortion.

Given a 1 dB compression point of 32 dBm and a gain of 20 dB, the maximum linear input power can be calculated as:

32 dBm (compression point) − 20 dB (gain) = 12 dBm

To ensure operation within the linear region and avoid spectral regrowth, it's advisable to operate the amplifier below this threshold.An input power of 0 dBm provides a safe margin, ensuring signal integrity for a 24 Mbps 802.11g transmission.