Channel Capacity Calculator
Free online channel capacity calculator. Enter your values and get instant results with the formula, step-by-step working, a worked example and FAQs — everything runs locally in your browser on Calcton, no signup required.
中文版:信道容量计算器
原理:二元对称信道(BSC)以概率 p 把 0 翻成 1、把 1 翻成 0,其容量 C = 1 − H2(p) 比特/符号——这是该信道无损传输信息的理论极限。香农第二定理保证只要编码率低于 C,误码率可以任意小。
步骤:① 输入信道误码率;② 点击计算;③ 读出 H2(p) 与容量,容量乘以符号率即每秒可靠传输的比特数上限。
示例:p = 0.1 时 H2(p) = 0.468995593589、C = 0.531004406411 比特/符号——每 1000 个符号最多可靠传 531 比特;p = 0.5 时 C = 0,输出与输入完全独立,信道报废;p = 0 时 C = 1。
注意事项:p 大于 0.5 时容量按 1−p 对称恢复(把输出整体取反即可),工程上取 p 的较小侧评估;容量是渐近极限,逼近它需要长块编码与算力,实际系统(LDPC、Turbo 码)工作在容量的九成附近。
相关:信息熵计算器给出 H2 函数的完整背景;KL 散度计算器解释为何容量取 p = 0.5 处的最大值;微分熵计算器处理连续输出信道的度量。
How to use the Channel Capacity Calculator
- Fill in the inputs with your own numbers — every field shows what it expects.
- The result updates instantly as you type; no "Calculate" click needed.
- Read the result card for the main figure, the step-by-step formula, and practical notes.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Channel Capacity Calculator free?
Yes — all math calculators on Calcton are free, with no sign-up required. Your inputs are processed in your browser and never sent to a server.
Is there a Chinese version of this tool?
Yes. Use the Chinese version link above — it is the same calculator with the interface in Simplified Chinese.
References
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