BASEBAND

Etymology

Noun

baseband (plural basebands)

(telecommunications) The frequency range occupied by a message signal prior to modulation.

(telecommunications, noun adjunct) A method of transmission in which only one frequency channel is used at a time.

(electronics) A device using baseband transmission.

Usage notes

• (method of transmission): Generally used attributively, in a manner resembling an adjective: baseband network, baseband transmission.

Synonyms

• (method of transmission): lowpass

Source: Wiktionary



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