Definitions

1. noun

A method of transmitting digital data over a communication channel, typically at a lower frequency than the frequency used for the carrier signal.

“The satellite uplink used a baseband signal to transmit data to the receiver on Earth.”

2. noun

A digital signal that is not modulated onto a carrier wave but is transmitted directly, usually for digital data transmission.

“The baseband signal from the modem was decoded by the computer to retrieve the data.”

3. noun

A device or system that generates or processes baseband signals.

“The baseband processor was used to decode the digital signal before it was converted to an analog signal.”