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BPSK vs BFSK: Understanding the 3dB Power Gain Why BPSK is 3dB Better Than BFSK? In digital communications, we are always fighting noise. The goal is to send bits (0 and 1) using the least amount of energy possible. If you compare **Binary Phase Shift Keying (BPSK)** and **Binary Frequency Shift Keying (BFSK)**, BPSK is the clear winner. Here is the mathematical "why." 1. BPSK (Antipodal) BPSK uses a single carrier but flips the phase. The symbols are "opposites." $d_{BPSK} = 2\sqrt{E_b}$ Distance is the full diameter of the circle. 2. BFSK (Orthogonal) BFSK uses two...