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equalization

equalization

7.4
Changing a radio or phone signal to remove distortion and balance its frequencies
  • noun
  • /ˌiːkwəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
  • Specialized
translation icon : ecualización
  • We now consider the post-2T stage, which begins after the equalization of the electron (T.sub.e) and ion (T.sub.i) temperatures. The point is that the 2T stage is short, and heat propagation in it is supersonic.

Examples

  • Let's so now with the equalization in demonstrate the effect of boosting or attenuating the low and high frequencies.

  • Equalization involves trade-offs among ideal readback waveforms, noise, and defect performance.

    Academic text (1996)
  • Since these channels need DC response, the noise prior to equalization is the same as that from the preamp.

    Academic text (1996)
  • The shape of equalization for PWM depends on which detection method is chosen.

    Academic text (1996)
  • Optical drives use equalization in an attempt to restore waveform quality.

    Academic text (1996)
  • Equalization improves the signal-to-noise ratio at the data detector, allowing significant improvements in capacity.

    Academic text (1996)
  • Another issue (besides the relative signal and noise spectra) in equalization is the detection technique required for the modulation used.

    Academic text (1996)
  • Equalization compensates for signal degradation by increasing the high-frequency components to improve resolution and restricting bandwidth to reduce noise.

    Academic text (1996)
  • The process of equalization ensures that the audio signal is clear and consistent across all frequencies.

  • In telecommunications, equalization is used to adjust the received signal so that it maintains a flat frequency response.

Surface Forms

equalization singular
equalizations plural

Morphology

equalization = equalize (semi-transparent) = equal + ize + ation

Morphologically regular (equalize + -ation), but the specific technical sense in signal processing is domain-specific and may not be fully inferable by general learners.

Etymology

Equalization in telecommunications comes from equal meaning 'even' and -ization meaning 'the act of making'. A helpful image is to think of smoothing out bumps: engineers 'even out' the parts of a signal so the receiver gets a clear, flat result instead of loud and quiet bumps.