frequency range

[ˈfriːkwənsi reɪndʒ]
nounpl: frequency ranges
faixa de frequência
1. The span or band of frequencies between a lower and upper limit, typically measured in hertz (Hz)
The microphone operates within a frequency range of 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz.
O microfone funciona dentro de uma faixa de frequência de 20 Hz a 20.000 Hz.
2. In telecommunications, the allocation of radio frequencies assigned for specific purposes
The AM radio frequency range is 535 kHz to 1,705 kHz.
A faixa de frequência do rádio AM é de 535 kHz a 1.705 kHz.
3. In audio engineering, the spectrum of audible frequencies that equipment can reproduce
High-quality speakers should have a frequency range covering the entire audible spectrum.
Alto-falantes de alta qualidade devem ter uma faixa de frequência cobrindo todo o espectro audível.
This is technical terminology used universally in engineering, telecommunications, and audio engineering contexts in both Brazil and the United States. The term is particularly important in regulatory discussions about spectrum allocation by agencies like ANATEL in Brazil and the FCC in the USA.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
frequency bandfrequency spectrumbandwidthspectral range

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
faixa de frequência
Standard term used across Brazil
São Paulo
faixa de frequência
Commonly used in technical and engineering contexts
Portugal
gama de frequências
Alternative term used in European Portuguese; 'faixa de frequência' also accepted
Rio de Janeiro
faixa de frequência
Standard usage in technical communications

Related Words

frequencyhertzbandwidthspectrumaudio spectrumradio spectrum

Related Idioms & Phrases

within the frequency range
across the frequency range
outside the frequency range
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