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The wavelength of red light in air is ______ mm.
The wavelength of red light in air is ______ mm.
0.75
In a coaxial or fiber-optic cable, the wavelength is shorter at ______ μm.
In a coaxial or fiber-optic cable, the wavelength is shorter at ______ μm.
0.5
A sine wave is defined by its amplitude, frequency, and ______.
A sine wave is defined by its amplitude, frequency, and ______.
phase
The time-domain plot shows changes in signal amplitude with respect to ______.
The time-domain plot shows changes in signal amplitude with respect to ______.
A frequency-domain plot focuses on the peak value and ______.
A frequency-domain plot focuses on the peak value and ______.
Frequency is formally expressed in ______ (Hz), which is cycle per second.
Frequency is formally expressed in ______ (Hz), which is cycle per second.
In the example, the frequency of the sine wave is ______ Hz.
In the example, the frequency of the sine wave is ______ Hz.
A signal with a frequency of 12 Hz has a period of ______.
A signal with a frequency of 12 Hz has a period of ______.
The power we use at home has a frequency of ______ Hz.
The power we use at home has a frequency of ______ Hz.
A frequency-domain plot does not show changes of amplitude during one ______.
A frequency-domain plot does not show changes of amplitude during one ______.
Milliseconds are equivalent to ______ seconds.
Milliseconds are equivalent to ______ seconds.
The peak value in the time domain sine wave is ______ V.
The peak value in the time domain sine wave is ______ V.
A frequency of 1 kHz is equivalent to ______ Hz.
A frequency of 1 kHz is equivalent to ______ Hz.
1 MHz is equivalent to ______ Hz.
1 MHz is equivalent to ______ Hz.
The equivalent of 1 THz in Hertz is ______.
The equivalent of 1 THz in Hertz is ______.
Each signal level is represented by ______ bits.
Each signal level is represented by ______ bits.
The bit rate is the number of bits sent in ______.
The bit rate is the number of bits sent in ______.
A page is an average of ______ lines with 80 characters in each line.
A page is an average of ______ lines with 80 characters in each line.
A wire carrying electric signals gets ______ after a while.
A wire carrying electric signals gets ______ after a while.
The required bit rate for downloading text documents at the rate of 100 pages per second is ______ bps.
The required bit rate for downloading text documents at the rate of 100 pages per second is ______ bps.
To compensate for heat loss, ______ are used to amplify the signal.
To compensate for heat loss, ______ are used to amplify the signal.
A digitized voice channel requires a bit rate of ______ bps.
A digitized voice channel requires a bit rate of ______ bps.
For high-definition TV, the bit rate is approximately ______ Gbps.
For high-definition TV, the bit rate is approximately ______ Gbps.
The unit used to measure the relative strengths of signals is the ______.
The unit used to measure the relative strengths of signals is the ______.
TV stations typically reduce the bit rate to ______ to ______ Mbps through compression.
TV stations typically reduce the bit rate to ______ to ______ Mbps through compression.
A decibel is negative if a signal is ______.
A decibel is negative if a signal is ______.
The formula for calculating decibels in terms of power is dB = 10 log10 (P2/P1) where P2 and P1 are ______.
The formula for calculating decibels in terms of power is dB = 10 log10 (P2/P1) where P2 and P1 are ______.
The concept of ______ is similar to wavelength for a digital signal, defining how far one bit occupies on the transmission medium.
The concept of ______ is similar to wavelength for a digital signal, defining how far one bit occupies on the transmission medium.
If a signal's power is reduced to one-half, the attenuation can be calculated as ______ dB.
If a signal's power is reduced to one-half, the attenuation can be calculated as ______ dB.
When a signal travels through an amplifier, its power can be increased ______ times.
When a signal travels through an amplifier, its power can be increased ______ times.
The volume of the pipe defines the ______-delay product.
The volume of the pipe defines the ______-delay product.
Power is proportional to the square of the ______.
Power is proportional to the square of the ______.
Jitter is a problem if different packets encounter different ______.
Jitter is a problem if different packets encounter different ______.
If the delay for the first packet is 20 ms and for the second is 45 ms, the application endures ______.
If the delay for the first packet is 20 ms and for the second is 45 ms, the application endures ______.
The ______ of the pipe is related to its cross section and length.
The ______ of the pipe is related to its cross section and length.
______ is an essential aspect to consider when dealing with real-time applications.
______ is an essential aspect to consider when dealing with real-time applications.
The loss in the cable in decibels is 5 × (−0.3) = ______ dB.
The loss in the cable in decibels is 5 × (−0.3) = ______ dB.
Distortion means that the signal changes its ______ or shape.
Distortion means that the signal changes its ______ or shape.
Differences in delay may create a difference in ______ if the delay is not the same as the period duration.
Differences in delay may create a difference in ______ if the delay is not the same as the period duration.
Noise is another cause of ______.
Noise is another cause of ______.
Thermal noise is the random motion of ______ in a wire.
Thermal noise is the random motion of ______ in a wire.
Induced noise comes from sources such as motors and ______.
Induced noise comes from sources such as motors and ______.
Crosstalk is the effect of one wire on the ______.
Crosstalk is the effect of one wire on the ______.
Impulse noise is a spike that comes from power lines, lightning, and ______.
Impulse noise is a spike that comes from power lines, lightning, and ______.
Flashcards
Frequency Unit
Frequency Unit
Hertz (Hz), representing cycles per second.
Period
Period
The time it takes for one complete cycle of a repeating event, like a waveform.
1 Hz
1 Hz
One cycle per second.
Frequency
Frequency
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kHz
kHz
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MHz
MHz
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Home Power Frequency
Home Power Frequency
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Units of Frequency
Units of Frequency
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Wavelength of red light
Wavelength of red light
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Frequency-domain plot
Frequency-domain plot
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Time-domain plot
Time-domain plot
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Sine wave
Sine wave
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Wavelength in cable
Wavelength in cable
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Amplitude
Amplitude
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Phase
Phase
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Signal Attenuation
Signal Attenuation
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Signal Amplification
Signal Amplification
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Decibel (dB)
Decibel (dB)
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dB for Attenuation
dB for Attenuation
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dB for Amplification
dB for Amplification
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3 dB Loss
3 dB Loss
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10 dB Gain
10 dB Gain
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Signal Power Formula
Signal Power Formula
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Bit Rate
Bit Rate
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Calculate Bit Rate Example: Text Download
Calculate Bit Rate Example: Text Download
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Calculate Bit Rate Example: Digitized Voice
Calculate Bit Rate Example: Digitized Voice
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Calculate Bit Rate Example: HDTV
Calculate Bit Rate Example: HDTV
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Bit Length
Bit Length
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Digital Signal Level Representation
Digital Signal Level Representation
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Integer Bits per Level
Integer Bits per Level
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Why Integer Bits per Level?
Why Integer Bits per Level?
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Signal Loss in Cable
Signal Loss in Cable
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Distortion
Distortion
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Signal Components
Signal Components
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Thermal Noise
Thermal Noise
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Induced Noise
Induced Noise
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Crosstalk
Crosstalk
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Bandwidth-Delay Product
Bandwidth-Delay Product
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Jitter
Jitter
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What does jitter impact?
What does jitter impact?
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What are some reasons for variations in packet delays?
What are some reasons for variations in packet delays?
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How does jitter impact performance?
How does jitter impact performance?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Physical Layer
- The physical layer moves data as electromagnetic signals across a transmission medium.
- Data is typically not in a format suitable for transmission, so it must be converted to signals.
- Signals can be analog (continuous) or digital (discrete).
- Only periodic analog signals can be used in data communication.
- Simple signals and composite signals are specific types of analog signals.
- Only nonperiodic digital signals are used in data communication.
- Digital signals have characteristics like bit rate and bit length.
- Transmission media, such as coaxial cable, fiber optic cable, or wireless, conduct signals along a physical path.
- Attenuation, distortion, and noise are transmission impairments that affect data signals.
- Data rate limit depends on factors like channel bandwidth and noise level.
Data and Signals
- Data can be analog or digital, corresponding to continuous or discrete states respectively.
- Analog signals have infinitely many levels of intensity; digital signals have a limited number of defined values (typically 0 or 1).
- Visual representations of analog and digital signals use graphs with vertical axes for values/strength and horizontal axes for time.
Periodic and Nonperiodic Signals
- Analog signals can be classified as periodic (repeating) or nonperiodic (no repeating pattern).
- A sine wave is a simple, periodic analog signal.
- Sine waves are characterized by peak amplitude, frequency, and phase.
- A composite analog signal consists of multiple sine waves.
Sine Wave
- The sine wave is the fundamental form of a periodic analog signal.
- It's visualized as a smooth, continuous, oscillating curve, changing over a cycle.
- Peak amplitude, frequency, and phase define a full sine wave cycle.
Peak Amplitude
- Peak amplitude is the highest intensity a signal reaches, representing energy carried by that signal.
- For electrical signals, it's usually measured in volts.
- Bigger amplitude means more energy.
Period and Frequency
- Period is time to complete one cycle.
- Frequency measures cycles per second (Hertz, Hz).
- Period and frequency are reciprocal.
- The formulas relating period and frequency are : T (period) = 1/f (frequency), and f = 1 / T
Phase
- Phase describes the position of a waveform relative to time zero.
- Phase shift is an offset or delay in the waveform's position.
- Phase is measured in degrees or radians.
Wavelength
- Wavelength is the distance a signal travels during one complete cycle.
- It depends on the propagation speed and frequency of the signal.
- Wavelength, propagation speed, and frequency are related mathematically.
Time and Frequency Domains
- Time-domain plots show changes in signal amplitude over time.
- Frequency-domain plots show the frequencies of components in a signal, with amplitude as a function of frequency.
- A sine wave represented by one spike in frequency-domain.
Composite Signals
- Signals consisting of multiple sine waves are called composite signals.
- Fourier analysis decomposes composite signals into constituent sine waves.
- Each component sine wave has its own frequency, amplitude, and phase.
- This method is used to understand periodic signals.
Bandwidth
- Bandwidth refers to a range of frequencies contained in a composite signal.
- It's calculated by subtracting the lowest from the highest frequency component.
- Infinite bandwidth signals are ideal signals. A channel's bandwidth is its capacity to transmit signals at certain frequencies.
Digital Signals / Bit Rate
- Digital signals use discrete voltage levels to represent data.
- Bit rate expresses the number of bits transmitted per second (bps);
- Bit rate depends on the signal level and bandwidth. Higher levels allow for faster bit rates if bandwidth is sufficient. There is a theoretical limit.
Noiseless Channel: Nyquist Bit Rate
- The Nyquist bit rate formula describes the maximum theoretical achievable bit rate in a noiseless channel.
- It's calculated by two times the bandwidth of the channel and logarithmic base 2 values of the number of signal levels to be used.
Noisy Channel: Shannon Capacity
- The Shannon capacity formula defines the maximum theoretical bit rate achievable in a noisy channel, taking into account signal-to-noise ratio (SNR).
- This calculation is more sophisticated than Nyquist and includes noise interference.
Transmission Impairment
- Attenuation: Loss of signal strength over distance.
- Distortion: Distortion of signal form during transmission.
- Noise: Extra signals added to the desired signal.
- Signal impairments reduce the fidelity of the received signals
Bandwidth-Delay Product
- Bandwidth-delay product is the number of bits that can fill a link at any instant of time.
- It's crucial for calculating the number of bits that can be in transit on a link.
- A high bandwidth-delay product signifies a higher potential data transfer capacity.
Jitter
- Jitter is variability in the delay of data packets.
- Jitter impairs applications requiring predictable data transmission timing
Throughput
- Throughput is the actual data rate achieved, unlike bandwidth which is the maximum theoretical data rate.
- It's affected by parameters like queuing time and processing delay.
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