Typical number of samples per symbol

1. How do you calculate sample per symbol?
2. What is sample per symbol?
3. What is a symbol in RF?

How do you calculate sample per symbol?

The samples per symbol, sps, is usually not explicitly chosen but is determined from the symbol rate of the signal, F, and sample rate, Fs, on a particular platform: sps=FsF.

What is sample per symbol?

Samples per symbol determine the acquisition bandwidth. The bandwidth occupied by the transmitted signal is based on the modulation type, symbol rate, and pulse-shaping filter used. To successfully perform demodulation, the analyzer must acquire the complete bandwidth.

What is a symbol in RF?

A symbol is any distinct state of the communication channel. For example, in a binary (two-state) channel, the states could be two voltage levels, two different values of current, or even two different frequencies — i.e., a simple modem. Such a channel can transmit one bit of information at a time.