deviation ratio

noun

The ratio of maximum permitted frequency deviation, σₘₐₓ to the maximum permitted modulating frequency, fiₘₐₓ.

Meanings

noundeviation ratio (plural deviation ratios)

plural deviation ratios

  1. computingThe ratio of maximum permitted frequency deviation, σₘₐₓ to the maximum permitted modulating frequency, fiₘₐₓ.
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