Bandwidth

The amount of information or data that can be sent over a network connection in a given period of time. Bandwidth is usually stated in kilobits per second (kbps) or megabits per second (mps).

The amount of information or data that can be sent over a network connection in a given period of time. Bandwidth is usually stated in bits per second (bps), kilobits per second (kbps), or megabits per second (mps).

The frequency range between the lowest and highest frequencies that are passed through a component, circuit, or system with acceptable attenuation.

The range of usable frequencies assigned to a channel or system; the difference expressed in Hertz between the highest and lowest frequencies of a band.

A measure of the volume of data that can flow through a communications link. Image data tend to exist as large data sets; thus moving image data sets from one computer to another requires high bandwidth or performance will be slowed. Also known as throughput.

The capacity of a telecom line to carry signals. The necessary bandwidth is the amount of spectrum required to transmit the signal without distortion or loss of information. FCC rules require suppression of the signal outside the band to prevent interference.