DocumentCode
1362023
Title
Bits, symbols, bauds, and bandwidth
Author
Freeman, Roger L.
Author_Institution
Scottsdale, AZ, USA
Volume
36
Issue
4
fYear
1998
fDate
4/1/1998 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
96
Lastpage
99
Abstract
The use of clear, concise, and unambiguous language in telecommunications engineering is vital to communicate a desired meaning and understanding. Terminology should be based on rigorous engineering principles and traceable to well known and dependable sources. This article deals with four everyday terms commonly encountered in the popular semi-technical press as well as in serious engineering periodicals. The misuse of these and other terms can lead to low-balled cost proposals, court litigation, and patent infringement cases. Imagine how an engineering student can be confused when she/he typically encounters bandwidth measured in bits per second
Keywords
electrical engineering; information theory; nomenclature; telecommunication; bandwidth; bauds; bits; bits per second; information theory; symbols; telecommunications engineering; terminology; Bandwidth; Bit rate; Costs; Data communication; Data engineering; Engineering students; Frequency; Fuses; Proposals; Terminology;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Communications Magazine, IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0163-6804
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/35.667424
Filename
667424
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