Harris Constellation - Receiver Signal-To-Noise Characteristics; BER Versus C;N Curve

Constellation® January 2006
7-12 Performance Curves
Receiver Signal-to-Noise Characteristics
BER versus C/N Curve
The Receiver C/N curve indicates how signal to noise affects the BER.
Figure 7-9: Typical BER versus C/N curve (8 DS1)
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Radio:
Capacity:
Frequency Band:
8 DS1/STM-0
5850 - 11700 MHz
KEY:
Constellation
Bit Error Rate
C/N (dB)
Date: 10/6/99
BER vs. C/N