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Baud

usgb/bɔːd/Volume
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Technical TermPlay
Baud is used mainly in technical or specialist communication, not in general conversation. SlideThe new device operates at 3,000 baud.
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Not Equal to BitsPlay
One baud can represent more than one bit per second depending on the modulation technique used. SlideDespite the higher baud rate, data throughput isn’t always greater.
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Obsolete TermPlay
Baud is an older term; most modern devices use 'bits per second' to measure data speed. SlideOlder modems were rated in baud, but now we use Mbps.
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