Crest Factor

C =  \over x_{\mathrm{rms}}}}

It is therefore a dimensionless quantity.

For a Sine Wave the crest factor is 1.414. DC voltages have a crest factor of 1 since the RMS and the peak amplitude are equal.

APPLICATIONS

Electrical Engineering - for describing the quality of an AC power waveform

Vibration analysis - for estimating the amount of impact Wear in a Bearing {Link without Title}

Radio and Audio electronics - for estimating the Dynamic Range required in a signal chain {Link without Title}

Physiology - for analysing the sound of Snoring {Link without Title}

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