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Calculation of noise figure

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When I simulate the noise performance of an amplifier using Cadence Spectre, I can get the values of output noise voltage (Vn,out) and noise figure (NF). But I use the formula
NF=square(Vn,out/A)*1/(4kTRs) (A is the voltage gain.)
the result of NF is different with the simulation result.
Why?
 

I believe the Vn_out is in the unit of v/sqrt(Hz)
so
NF=10LOG10((Vn,out/A)^2/4kTRs)
 

Thanks.
It's just the difference of units, but the result is the same.
 

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