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What is Bit Error Rate (BER)?

The BER indicates how many corrupted bits are received compared to the total number of bits sent. It is the primary figure of merit for any digital communication link.

BER = (number of bits received in error) / (total number of transmitted bits)

What is Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)?

SNR is the ratio of signal power to noise power, typically expressed in decibels (dB) to handle large variations in signal strength.

SNR (dB) = 10 * log10(Signal Power / Noise Power)

Example: An SNR of 3 dB means signal power is 2x stronger than noise.

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Performance Comparison

BER vs. SNR Graph
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BPSK1
QPSK2
8-PSK3
16-QAM4
64-QAM6

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