Appendix C. Overhead And Symbol Rate Calculations; Overview - Comtech EF Data SLM-5650C CyberLynx Installation And Operation Manual

Appendix C. OVERHEAD and
SYMBOL RATE CALCULATIONS
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Overview

This appendix applies to both the SLM-5650C and the SLM-5650C-ODU.
The modem has several optional features and functions that can add overhead. This appendix
describes:
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The processing flow where overhead can be added;
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The amount of overhead added by each feature when enabled;
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The calculation of modem symbol rate and modem chip rate (when optional spreading is
enabled), given the programmed modem bit rate.
Appendix C
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