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In a TDM communication example, 15 voice signals are badlimited to 5kHz and transmitted simultaneously using PAM. What is a preliminary estimate for the required system bandwidth?

(a) 10 kHz
(b) 75 kHz
(c) 80 kHz
(d) 160 kHz
(e) None of the above.

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Answer:

Option D

160 kHz

Step-by-step explanation:

Since we must use at least one synchronization bit, total message signal is 15+1=16

The minimum sampling frequency, fs=2fm=2(5)=10 kHz

Bandwith, BW required is given by

BW=Nfs=16(10)=160 kHz

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