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Insignal theory, asignal element is a part of asignal that is distinguished by its:

• duration,
• magnitude,
• nature (themodulation technique used to create the element),
• relative position to other elements,
• transition from one signal state to another.

The rate at which signal elements are sent is called thesymbol rate and is measured inbaud.

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