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==Limitations==
The [[Nyquist–Shannon sampling theorem]] shows PCM devices can operate without introducing distortions within their designed frequency bands if they provide a sampling frequency at least twice that of the highest frequency contained in the input signal. For example, in [[telephony]], the usable [[voice frequency]] band ranges from approximately 300 to 3400&nbsp;[[Hz]] to 3400&nbsp;Hz.<ref>https://www.its.bldrdoc.gov/fs-1037/dir-039/_5829.htm{{fv|reason=This source says 4k|date=August 2020}}</ref> For effective reconstruction of the voice signal, telephony applications therefore typically use an 8000&nbsp;Hz sampling frequency which is more than twice the highest usable voice frequency.
 
Regardless, there are potential sources of impairment implicit in any PCM system: