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Why is Bit Error Rate (BER) Plotted on a Log Scale?

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Explains the relationship between BER and the ratio of signal energy and noise energy (Eb/No) in digital communications. Shows an example of BPSK modulation in AWGN channels, and demonstrated that it is a nonlinear relationship involving an integral of an exponential function. This motivates the use of a Log function when plotting BER. Related videos: (see: http://iaincollings.com) • How are Bit Error Rate (BER) and Symbol Error Rate (SER) Related? https://youtu.be/du-sExIUV-Y • What is SNR and Eb/No? https://youtu.be/bNYvXr6tzXQ • How are sigma^2, SNR, and BER Related for the Matched Filter? https://youtu.be/Xzs6-1wkAQU • What is Gaussian Noise? https://youtu.be/VIvYxnhkvvc • What is White Gaussian Noise (WGN)? https://youtu.be/QfUQMzHfbxs • What is a Baseband Equivalent Signal in Communications? https://youtu.be/etZARaMNN2s • What is a Matched Filter? https://youtu.be/Ci-EjiMJo3I • How are Matched Filter (MF), Zero Forcing (ZF), and MMSE Related? https://youtu.be/U3qjVgX2poM • What is a p.d.f.? https://youtu.be/jUFbY5u-DMs Full categorised list of all videos with Summary Sheets: http://iaincollings.com .

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