Bandwidth vs frequency bandwidth in a network

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the terminology and definitions related to "bandwidth" and "bandwidth of frequencies" in the context of signal processing and computer networks. Participants seek clarity on the distinctions between these concepts and their appropriate terminology in English.

Discussion Character

  • Conceptual clarification, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses difficulty in translating course notes that describe two properties of a medium related to bandwidth.
  • Another participant suggests that the term "bandwidth" may refer to various concepts and asserts that it is explained in Wikipedia, although it requires prior knowledge of related terms.
  • A different participant points out that Wikipedia may not be helpful or clear regarding these definitions.
  • Links to Wikipedia articles on bandwidth in signal processing and computing are provided by participants as potential resources.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the clarity of the definitions or the usefulness of Wikipedia as a resource, indicating that multiple views remain regarding the understanding of bandwidth.

Contextual Notes

Participants note that understanding the terms may depend on familiarity with related concepts such as "Hertz," "frequency," "low pass filter," and "spectrum."

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I can't translate it 100% correctly, but my course notes describe two different properties of a medium:
Literal translation:

"The band width." - ?

"The band width of frequencies" - as the difference of fmax and fmin

What does each exactly refer to, and what's its name in english?

Wikipedia is unhelpful and confusing.
 
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Take a look at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bandwidth_(signal_processing)"
 
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Wikipedia is unhelpful and confusing.
See?
 
atrus_ovis said:
I can't translate it 100% correctly, but my course notes describe two different properties of a medium:
Literal translation:

"The band width." - ?

"The band width of frequencies" - as the difference of fmax and fmin

What does each exactly refer to, and what's its name in english?

Wikipedia is unhelpful and confusing.


It may refer to lots of things, and its name in english is bandwidth.
It seems perfectly explained at wikipedia. However, the reader is supposed to know the meaning of "Hertz, "frequency", "low pass filter", "spectrum", etc...
 
If you are interested in computer networks, maybe this http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bandwidth_(computing)" can help.
 
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