SHF
Definition
Noun: - Super High Frequency: A radio frequency band in the electromagnetic spectrum, specifically ranging from 3 to 30 gigahertz (GHz). This band is used for various communications, including satellite transmissions, radar, and some wireless data networks.
Usage
- As a subject: "SHF is essential for modern satellite communication."
- As an object: "The new radar system operates within the SHF band."
- With modifiers: "The allocated SHF spectrum is highly sought after."
Examples
Advanced Usage
- Technical Specification: In engineering and telecommunications contexts, "SHF" is used precisely to denote equipment, standards, or phenomena within this specific frequency range.
- The protocol requires an SHF carrier wave.
Variants and Related Words
- Super High Frequency: The full term for the acronym "SHF."
- Microwave frequencies: A broader, less technical term that often encompasses the SHF band and parts of the adjacent UHF (Ultra High Frequency) band.
- EHF (Extremely High Frequency): The frequency band immediately above SHF (30 to 300 GHz).
Synonyms
- Microwave band (in a general, non-technical context)
- 3-30 GHz band (descriptive synonym)
Notes
- "SHF" is an initialism (an abbreviation pronounced by saying each letter: "S-H-F").
- It is primarily a technical term used in fields like telecommunications, radio astronomy, and electrical engineering. It is not commonly used in everyday conversation.
Noun
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3 to 30 gigahertz
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