Carsons Rule For Bandwidth Calculator

Introduction

Carson's Rule is an empirical formula used to estimate the bandwidth required for transmitting a signal with a given frequency and modulation scheme. It is based on the observation that the power of a signal is concentrated around the carrier frequency but extends to frequencies above and below the carrier frequency, depending on the bandwidth of the baseband signal.

How to Use the Calculator

1. Enter the carrier frequency in MHz.
2. Enter the baseband bandwidth in MHz.
3. Click the "Calculate" button to estimate the required bandwidth.
4. The estimated bandwidth will be displayed in MHz.

Formula Explanation

The formula used in this calculator is:

Bandwidth = 2 * (fc + fm)

Where:

• fc = Carrier Frequency (MHz)
• fm = Baseband Bandwidth (MHz)

Example

If the carrier frequency is 100 MHz and the baseband bandwidth is 10 MHz, the estimated bandwidth required using Carson's Rule would be:

Bandwidth = 2 * (100 + 10) = 220 MHz