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36.
An 8 level encoding scheme is used in a PCM system of 10 kHz channel BW. The channel capacity is
80 kbps
60 kbps
30 kbps
18 kbps
Answer: Option
Explanation:

C = 2B log2 M;

M = 8 = 23, log2 M = 3 bits

= 2 x 10 x 103 x 3 = 60 kbps.

Discussion:
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Ananya said:   5 years ago
How's the value log2 (3) becomes 3? Please explain.
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