Deadband

Quick meaning: Deadband is a noun meaning The range through which an input can be varied without initiating an observable response. Deadband is usually expressed in percent of span.

Meaning

The range through which an input can be varied without initiating an observable response. Deadband is usually expressed in percent of span.

More Meanings

1. (mechanical engineering) Backlash in a mechanical system.
2. (systems theory) In the domain of a transfer function, the band of input values where the output is zero. "(the output is 'dead' - no action occurs)"

Example Sentences

The game will not respond to small movements of the joystick, until the stick is pushed out of its dead zone.

The steering system has so much backlash that it takes a full rotation of the wheel to exit its deadband and affect the steering.

The thermostat was errantly set with a deadband from 18°C to 27°C, causing the air conditioner to not turn on below 27°C, and the heater to not come on above 18°C.

Word Forms

• deadbands
• dead zone

Related Words

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