Problem Statement
Differentiate between data rate and baud rate with an example.
Explanation
Data rate refers to the number of bits transmitted per second, while baud rate is the number of signal units or symbols transmitted per second. If each signal unit represents more than one bit, then data rate = baud rate × number of bits per symbol. For example, if a signal transmits two bits per symbol at a baud rate of 1200, the data rate is 2400 bps. Many students confuse them, but in interviews, emphasizing their mathematical relationship earns clarity points.
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