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Nyquist or Shannon? The exam trap explained

Name: Nyquist or Shannon? The exam trap explained
Uploaded: 2026-11-08T16:18:57.193Z
Duration: 1 min 3 s
Description: Why are there two formulas for maximum data rate?!

Why are there two formulas for maximum data rate?!

Lesson notes

Takeaway: Noise limits capacity: Shannon sets the ceiling.

Quick check: Which capacity formula accounts for signal-to-noise ratio?

Nyquist bit rate
Shannon capacity
Baud rate formula

Shannon's B log2(1+SNR) includes noise; Nyquist assumes a noiseless channel.

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