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baseband

baseband

1 7.3
Relating to a signal's original frequency range before it is changed for transmission
  • adjective
  • /ˈbeɪsˌbænd/
  • Specialized
: banda base
  • The baseband signal was used to establish a secure connection before any modulation took place.

Examples

  • When configuring the router, ensure that all settings operate within the baseband frequencies for optimal performance.

  • It's what you get if you use sync functions, which strictly puts everything in this baseband and nothing outside of it.

  • In digital communication, transmitting data in the baseband ensures that the original signal remains clear and unaltered.

Surface Forms

baseband positive

Morphology

baseband = base + band (semi-transparent) = base + band

The components 'base' + 'band' are literal, but the specific technical sense ('original, unmodulated frequency range') is specialized and may not be predictable to a general B1 learner.

Etymology

Baseband comes from the parts base meaning 'foundation' and band meaning 'range', and as an adjective it describes something that works in the original, basic frequency range. So a baseband signal or device operates in the basic 'range' before any frequencies are moved or changed.