Quantization Step Size Formula

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Quantization Step Size determines the size of the smallest distinguishable increment in the quantized representation. It represents the difference between two adjacent quantization levels. Check FAQs
Δ=Vmax-VminNlvl
Δ - Quantization Step Size?Vmax - Maximum Voltage?Vmin - Minimum Voltage?Nlvl - Number of Quantisation Levels?

Quantization Step Size Example

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Here is how the Quantization Step Size equation looks like with Units.

Here is how the Quantization Step Size equation looks like.

0.9Edit=5Edit-1.4Edit4Edit
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Quantization Step Size Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Δ=Vmax-VminNlvl
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Δ=5V-1.4V4
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Δ=5-1.44
LAST Step Evaluate
Δ=0.9V

Quantization Step Size Formula Elements

Variables
Quantization Step Size
Quantization Step Size determines the size of the smallest distinguishable increment in the quantized representation. It represents the difference between two adjacent quantization levels.
Symbol: Δ
Measurement: Electric PotentialUnit: V
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Maximum Voltage
Maximum Voltage is the maximum voltage in the given voltage range produced by an ADC.
Symbol: Vmax
Measurement: Electric PotentialUnit: V
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Minimum Voltage
Minimum voltage is the minimum voltage in the given voltage range produced by an ADC.
Symbol: Vmin
Measurement: Electric PotentialUnit: V
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Number of Quantisation Levels
Number of quantisation levels refers to the total count of discrete values or levels used to represent a continuous range of values during the quantization process.
Symbol: Nlvl
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

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How to Evaluate Quantization Step Size?

Quantization Step Size evaluator uses Quantization Step Size = (Maximum Voltage-Minimum Voltage)/Number of Quantisation Levels to evaluate the Quantization Step Size, Quantization step size determines the size of the smallest distinguishable increment in the quantized representation. It represents the difference between two adjacent quantization levels. In digital signal processing and data compression, quantization is used to represent continuous data with a finite number of bits or levels. Quantization Step Size is denoted by Δ symbol.

How to evaluate Quantization Step Size using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Quantization Step Size, enter Maximum Voltage (Vmax), Minimum Voltage (Vmin) & Number of Quantisation Levels (Nlvl) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Quantization Step Size

What is the formula to find Quantization Step Size?
The formula of Quantization Step Size is expressed as Quantization Step Size = (Maximum Voltage-Minimum Voltage)/Number of Quantisation Levels. Here is an example- 0.9 = (5-1.4)/4.
How to calculate Quantization Step Size?
With Maximum Voltage (Vmax), Minimum Voltage (Vmin) & Number of Quantisation Levels (Nlvl) we can find Quantization Step Size using the formula - Quantization Step Size = (Maximum Voltage-Minimum Voltage)/Number of Quantisation Levels.
Can the Quantization Step Size be negative?
Yes, the Quantization Step Size, measured in Electric Potential can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Quantization Step Size?
Quantization Step Size is usually measured using the Volt[V] for Electric Potential. Millivolt[V], Microvolt[V], Nanovolt[V] are the few other units in which Quantization Step Size can be measured.
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