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Q: A very simple way to describe bandwidth is this way. Consider a two-lane highway that carries cars one at a time east and west. Then consider expanding the highway to 6 lanes. Voila, triple the ...

Internet speed vs. bandwidth aren’t terms to use interchangeably, as they work together for optimal internet performance.

Bandwidth and latency are often confused, but they aren't the same thing. Though both can impact the speed and quality of your home internet experience. Freelance writer Amanda C. Kooser covers ...

This rule of thumb enables us to estimate the highest frequency to worry about for a data signal. Spoiler summary: At the Tx, it is 2.5× the bitrate. At the Rx, in a lossy channel, it is the Nyquist: ...

Here’s a quick way to determine the bandwidth of a signal when all you know is the clock frequency. Remember: before you start using rules of thumb, be sure to read the Rule of Thumb #0: Use rules of ...

In the integration field, our technologies often require us to work within a defined set of parameters. There’s a maximum capacity for hardware-based storage solutions, for example, and a maximum ...

The forthcoming HDMI 2.2 standard will bring more bandwidth, a new way to get a handle on lip-sync errors and a new, backward-compatible cable, the HDMI Forum said at CES 2025. The good news is that ...

Having fast, reliable home internet is essential these days for work, school, streaming and browsing. But understanding how much speed you need, or even what "internet speed" even means, can be a ...