Computer-Organization

Question 24

In serial communication employing 8 data bits, a parity bit and 2 stop bits, the minimum band rate required to sustain a transfer rate of 300 characters per second is

A	2400 band
B	19200 band
C	4800 band
D	1200 band

Computer-OrganizationSerial-CommunicationGATE 1998

Question 24 Explanation:

Stop bit is given, it is asynchronous communication and 1 start bit also implied then
(8+2+1+1) * 300
= 3600
Minimum band rate required is 4800 band.

Correct Answer: C

Question 24 Explanation:

Stop bit is given, it is asynchronous communication and 1 start bit also implied then
(8+2+1+1) * 300
= 3600
Minimum band rate required is 4800 band.