đģElectronics & Radio Applications
AM Radio Broadcasting
Medium wave: 530-1700 kHz, Long wave: 148-283 kHz, used for talk radio and news broadcasting
FM Radio Broadcasting
88-108 MHz band worldwide for high-quality audio broadcasting with better sound quality than AM
Wi-Fi Standards
2.4 GHz band for 802.11b/g/n, 5 GHz band for 802.11a/n/ac/ax with higher frequencies enabling faster speeds
Bluetooth Communication
2.4 GHz ISM band (2.402-2.485 GHz range) for short-range device communication
đģComputer System Applications
Modern Processor Speeds
Base clock: 2.5-3.5 GHz, Boost clock: 4.0-5.0 GHz, with higher frequencies enabling faster processing
Memory Frequencies
DDR4: 2133-3200 MHz, DDR5: 4800-6400 MHz, where faster memory frequencies improve system performance
System Bus Frequencies
Various system buses operate at specific frequencies to synchronize data transfer between components
đ§Practical Conversion Examples
Audio Frequency Range
Human hearing range: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, covering all audible sound frequencies
Radio Wave Spectrum
Communication spectrum: 3 kHz to 300 GHz, covering all radio frequency communications
Microwave Applications
Microwave ovens operate at 2.45 GHz frequency for efficient water molecule heating
Scientific Applications
Various scientific instruments use specific frequencies for measurement and analysis
đĄTips & Best Practices
Measurement Equipment
Use appropriate frequency counters and oscilloscopes for the specific frequency range being measured
Temperature Considerations
Account for temperature effects on oscillators and frequency stability in precise applications
Signal Attenuation
Consider signal loss at high frequencies when designing RF circuits and communication systems
Common Conversion Mistakes
Don't confuse frequency with wavelength, ensure proper unit prefix conversions, and consider bandwidth requirements