A burst-error channel corrupts 12 consecutive coded bits. An idealized block interleaver primarily helps by?

  • ASpreading those errors across separated decoder positions
  • BIncreasing the RF carrier power automatically
  • CChanging every 0 into 1
  • DRemoving the need for channel coding
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Correct Answer: A. Spreading those errors across separated decoder positions
Explanation: The interleaver rearranges transmission order, so consecutive channel errors are dispersed after deinterleaving.
Reference: Standard communication systems: burst-error interleaving