Bit Rate
- Definition: Bit rate is the number of bits (binary digits) transmitted per second in a communication channel.
- Unit: Measured in bits per second (bps), often expressed in higher units such as kbps (kilobits per second), Mbps (megabits per second), etc.
- Importance: Higher bit rates mean faster data transmission, which is critical for applications requiring real-time data, such as video streaming or online gaming.
- Example: A bit rate of 1 Mbps means that 1 million bits are transmitted each second.