passband

7.3

A range of radio or sound waves that a filter lets through

noun
/ˈpæsˌbænd/

Specialized

: banda de paso

Half the time we've been dealing with going through this this modulation from baseband to passband in terms of cosines and sines.

Examples

The audio engineer adjusted the settings to ensure the music remained within the passband for optimal sound quality.
RHESSI's passband extends from 3 keV to 17 MeV.

Academic text (2003)
OK, So this goes through this channel filter up at passband, The channel filter up at passband.
In radio communications, understanding the passband is essential for filtering out unwanted frequencies.
The scientists measured the passband of the optical filter to determine its efficiency in capturing specific wavelengths.

Synonyms

band

vspassband

Specialized

66 4.8

A range of radio waves used for signals

is narrower and focuses on passing through a system without major reduction

frequency band

vspassband

Specialized

2 4.2

A range of radio waves used for one purpose, like TV or radio

is less about allocation and more about transmission through a filter without loss

bandpass

vspassband

Specialized

7.5

The range of signals that a device lets pass while blocking others

is the same idea but highlights passing without significant loss

Antonyms

stopband

Specialized

7.9

A range of sound or electrical signals that a filter makes much weaker

How Wide

broadband

Specialized

3.9

wideband

Specialized

6.4

passband

Specialized

7.3

narrowband

Specialized

1 6.5

Surface Forms

passband singular

passbands plural

Morphology

passband = pass + band (transparent) = pass + band

The term is a straightforward compound: a 'band' (range of frequencies) that 'passes' signals, so knowing the components lets learners infer the meaning.

Etymology

Passband is made of the simple words pass ('to go through') and band ('a range', as in a radio band), so it means the range of frequencies that can 'pass through' a filter.