Shannon–Hartley theorem

The Shannon–Hartley theorem is a fundamental principle in information theory that provides a formula for calculating the maximum data rate (or channel capacity) that can be transmitted over a communication channel, given a certain bandwidth and signal-to-noise ratio (SNR). The theorem is mathematically expressed as: \[ C = B \log_2(1 + \text{SNR}) \] Where: - \( C \) is the channel capacity in bits per second (bps).