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When is bit rare and baud rate the same

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Bit rate and baud rate are the same in simple modulation schemes.

What is the difference between bit and baud rate?

Bit rate and baud rate are related terms used in computer networks and telecommunications. To begin, bit rate refers to the number of bits transmitted per unit of time, for example, the number of bits per minute, while the baud rate, on the other hand, represents the number of signal changes (or symbols) per second in a communication channel.

Despite these differences, in some simple modulation schemes, particularly those with a one-to-one mapping between symbols and bits (like Binary Phase Shift Keying or BPSK), the bit rate and baud rate can be the same.

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