Frequency Wavelength Band

Reference data and engineering information about frequency wavelength band for miscellaneous applications.

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Overview

Engineering reference data for Frequency Wavelength Band in miscellaneous.

Key Formulas

Unit Conversion

$y = x \cdot k$

Multiply by conversion factor.

Linear Interpolation

$y = y_1 + \frac{(x - x_1)(y_2 - y_1)}{x_2 - x_1}$

Estimate between two known points.

Percentage

$p = \frac{\text{part}}{\text{whole}} \times 100\%$

Part as fraction of whole.

Variables

Symbol	Description	Unit
$x$	Input value	—
$y$	Output value	—
$k$	Conversion factor	—

Frequency Bands Table

The following table provides a comprehensive overview of electromagnetic frequency bands, their corresponding wavelength ranges, and standard band designations used in engineering and communications.

11 rows

Electromagnetic frequency bands with corresponding wavelength spans
Frequency Span(Hz)	Wavelength Span(m)	Band Name
3 Hz – 30 Hz	10^8 – 10^7	ELF (ELF 1)
30 Hz – 300 Hz	10^7 – 10^6	SLF (ELF 2)
300 Hz – 3 kHz	10^6 – 10^5	ULF (ELF 3)
3 kHz – 30 kHz	10^5 – 10^4	VLF
30 kHz – 300 kHz	10^4 – 10^3	LF
300 kHz – 3 MHz	10^3 – 10^2	MF
3 MHz – 30 MHz	10^2 – 10^1	HF
30 MHz – 300 MHz	10^1 – 10^0	VHF
300 MHz – 3 GHz	10^0 – 10^-1	UHF
3 GHz – 30 GHz	10^-1 – 10^-2	SHF (microwave)
30 GHz – 300 GHz	10^-2 – 10^-3	EHF (microwave)

Source: engineeringtoolbox.com

Key Notes:

ELF, SLF, and ULF are collectively referred to as Extremely Low Frequency bands.
VHF (Very High Frequency) and UHF (Ultra High Frequency) are commonly used for television broadcasting, FM radio, and mobile communications.
SHF and EHF fall within the microwave spectrum, with applications in radar, satellite communications, and wireless networking.

References

Original Source

Source: engineeringtoolbox.com