Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
baud
noun
/bɔːd/
Definition
A unit of data transmission speed, measuring the number of signal changes or symbols transmitted per second.
Examples
- The modem operates at a speed of 56,000 baud.
- In telecommunications, higher baud rates often enable faster data transfer.
- Testing the serial port, we found it supports a baud rate of up to 115200.
Meaning
Baud denotes the rate at which information is transferred in a communication channel. It is commonly used in telecommunication and data transmission contexts.
Synonyms
- bit rate
- symbol rate
