Why higher frequency allows the signal to carry more data.

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The discussion revolves around the relationship between signal frequency and data transmission capacity, specifically in the context of WiFi communications.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Assumption checking

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  • Participants explore the concept of modulation schemes and their impact on data transmission speed. Questions are raised about the factors influencing the modulation of carrier waves.

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Participants are discussing assumptions related to frequency and data capacity without definitive conclusions, indicating a need for further exploration of the topic.

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Hello!

Can someone explain why a signal with a higher frequency carries more data that one with lower frequency, namely in WiFi comunications?

Thanks in advance.
 
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What are your thoughts on this? Read a little about different modulation schemes on wikipedia.org, and think about what factors affect how fast you can modulate a carrier wave:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modulation

Does that help?
 
Which mail service can get more mail to your house:
the one that comes once a week or the one that comes once a day?
 
DaveC426913 said:
Which mail service can get more mail to your house:
the one that comes once a week or the one that comes once a day?

Is this some Haiku statement of Shannon's theorem? :blushing:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shannon's_theorem
 

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