"Shannon limit" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Shannon limits [plural]
Etymology: Named after Claude Shannon, the "father of information theory". Head templates: {{en-noun}} Shannon limit (plural Shannon limits)
  1. The theoretical maximum information transfer rate of a communication channel, given a particular noise level. Wikipedia link: Claude Shannon Synonyms: Shannon capacity

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