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stopband

stopband

7.9
A range of sound or electrical signals that a filter makes much weaker
  • noun
  • /ˈstɑːpˌbænd/
  • Specialized
translation icon : banda de rechazo
  • Signals within the stopband are greatly reduced in strength, ensuring clearer transmission.

Examples

  • A well-designed stopband is essential for clear audio in communication systems.

  • Signals within the stopband are significantly attenuated by the electronic circuit.

  • The engineer adjusted the filter to widen the stopband and block more unwanted noise.

  • The stopband of the filter is crucial for audio clarity.

  • A wide stopband can enhance signal quality.

  • The engineer adjusted the filter to widen the stopband, allowing it to block more unwanted frequencies.

  • A properly configured stopband is vital for maintaining audio quality in sound systems.

Antonyms

passband
  • Specialized
7.3

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

How Blocked

stopband
  • Specialized
7.9
passband
  • Specialized
7.3

Surface Forms

stopband singular
stopbands plural

Etymology

The word stopband comes from the simple words stop and band, so it literally means a 'band' or 'range' that 'stops' signals. That's why a stopband is the range of frequencies a filter blocks or greatly reduces.