Math Problem Statement

Given the continuous time digital signal as shown with an effective bit rate of 55,000 bits / sec, Determine the minimum sampling rate of an ADC converter if the analog input is sampled at 8 samples per bit and the code word length is just 1 bit. Express your answer in KHz and in at least 3 significant figures

Solution

To determine the minimum sampling rate of an ADC (Analog-to-Digital Converter), we can follow the information provided:

Given:

  • Bit rate = 55,000 bits/sec
  • Samples per bit = 8
  • Code word length = 1 bit (this means that each sample is represented by a single bit)

Steps to Determine the Minimum Sampling Rate:

  1. Bit rate tells us how many bits are being transmitted per second. This includes the information about the rate of bits being handled.

  2. Samples per bit means that for each bit, we are sampling the signal 8 times.

  3. The sampling rate of the ADC should be such that it accounts for both the bit rate and the number of samples taken for each bit.

Formula:

The sampling rate fsf_s is the product of the bit rate and the samples per bit.

fs=Bit rate×Samples per bitf_s = \text{{Bit rate}} \times \text{{Samples per bit}}

Calculation:

fs=55,000bits/sec×8samples/bitf_s = 55,000 \, \text{bits/sec} \times 8 \, \text{samples/bit} fs=440,000samples/secf_s = 440,000 \, \text{samples/sec}

To express this in kilohertz (kHz):

fs=440,0001000=440kHzf_s = \frac{440,000}{1000} = 440 \, \text{kHz}

Answer:

The minimum sampling rate of the ADC converter is 440 kHz, expressed to at least three significant figures.


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Related Questions:

  1. How does the bit rate affect the resolution of an ADC converter?
  2. Why is the sampling rate directly proportional to the bit rate in this context?
  3. What happens if the sampling rate of an ADC is lower than the calculated minimum?
  4. Can the code word length impact the overall data rate in this system?
  5. What is the significance of Nyquist theorem in determining the sampling rate for an ADC?

Tip:

Always ensure the sampling rate is at least twice the highest frequency of the analog signal, according to the Nyquist-Shannon sampling theorem, to avoid aliasing.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Signal Processing
Sampling Theory
Digital Communication

Formulas

Sampling rate = Bit rate × Samples per bit

Theorems

Nyquist-Shannon Sampling Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate Level (Engineering, Computer Science)