What does AWGN do in Matlab?
y = awgn( x , snr ) adds white Gaussian noise to the vector signal x . This syntax assumes that the power of x is 0 dBW. For more information about additive white Gaussian noise, see What is AWGN? y = awgn( x , snr , signalpower ) accepts an input signal power value in dBW.
What is the function of AWGN?
Additive white Gaussian noise (AWGN) is a basic noise model used in information theory to mimic the effect of many random processes that occur in nature. The modifiers denote specific characteristics: Additive because it is added to any noise that might be intrinsic to the information system.