Baud (Noun)
Meaning
(computer science) a data transmission rate (bits/second) for modems.
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- The dial-up modem connected at a baud rate of 56 kilobits per second for a relatively fast internet connection.
- Older modems typically operated at baud rates of 2400 or 9600 bits per second.
- The new modem model boasts a baud rate of up to 100 kilobits per second for faster data transfer.
- The baud rate was set to 14,400 bits per second to accommodate the slower internet connection.
- To ensure compatibility, the modem's baud rate was adjusted to match the server's baud rate of 28,800 bits per second.