bandstop

/ˈbændstɒp/

Definitions

1. noun

An electronic circuit that blocks a specific frequency band, often used to reduce interference or noise in a signal.

“The engineer used a bandstop filter to eliminate the unwanted radio frequency signals in the communication system.”

2. verb

To block or eliminate a specific frequency band from a signal.

“The technician had to bandstop the high-frequency signals to ensure safe operation of the equipment.”

Synonyms

  • band-stop filter
  • notch filter

Antonyms

  • bandpass
  • bandpass filter