Spectrum bandwidth series#

The most widely used frequencies are those that fall somewhere between 500 MHz and 3 GHz because they offer a well-rounded series of advantages in terms of transmission range, ability to support high rates of data, and antennae size. In order to prevent these problems, regulatory bodies like the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) began partitioning the RF spectrum, designating certain frequency ranges for specific uses by the public and private sectors. But when too many people are all using the same frequency ranges for different things, it creates interference and poor performance. The RF spectrum is utilized by governments, military forces, broadcasting companies, and private individuals alike. Signals with a frequency between 3 kHz and 300 GHz are considered to be within the RF spectrum. The electromagnetic spectrum is classified into different segments based on the frequency of signals in those ranges. That’s why we’ve taken the time to put together this guide that explains what type of application each part of the RF spectrum is best suited for, and which is the best fit for your project. But as anyone who works in the industry knows, the first order of business when designing a new product or system is to determine what part of RF spectrum will be the best fit for the application. More specifically, to those which make use of the RF spectrum. So many luxuries and necessities, products, services, and systems we take for granted are all, in some way, linked to electromagnetic technologies.

The harnessing of the electromagnetic spectrum represents one of the greatest technological leaps in human history.