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Channel Capacity

Definition: Channel capacity refers to the maximum amount of information that can be transmitted through a communication channel.

Part of Speech:

• Noun

Senses:

• Sense 1: The maximum data rate that a communication channel can handle without errors or significant degradation.
• Sense 2: The measure of how much information can be effectively transmitted through a communication channel.

Usages:

1. Channel capacity is determined by various factors such as bandwidth, signal-to-noise ratio, and modulation technique.
2. Increasing the signal-to-noise ratio can boost the channel capacity.
3. In wireless networks, channel capacity often fluctuates due to interference and environmental conditions.

Sample Sentences:

1. The channel capacity of the fiber optic cable is 10 gigabits per second, allowing for fast data transmission.
2. The engineer optimized the system to increase channel capacity, resulting in improved network performance.
3. During peak hours, the channel capacity of the cellular network may be reduced, leading to slower internet speeds.

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