band-pass filter

band-pass filter Definition

band·-pass· filter (band′pas′)

noun

Electronics a filter which will pass frequencies within a desired range but will virtually cut out all other frequencies

band-pass filter Telecom Definition

A device that passes all signals in a designated frequency (electrical) or wavelength (optical) band, but absorbs, attenuates, blocks, rejects, or removes all other signals. See also absorption, attenuation, band, electrical, frequency, high-pass filter, low-pass filter, optical, signal, and wavelength.

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