gigahertz

noun

giga·hertz ˈji-gə-ˌhərts

-ˌherts,

ˈgi-

plural gigahertz

: a unit of frequency equal to one billion hertz

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HBTs can handle high-frequency signals (up to several thousand gigahertz) and are commonly used in radio frequency systems, including RF power amplifiers in cell phones. —

IEEE Spectrum, 28 May 2024 Like its more famous cousin, Bluetooth Low-Energy (BLE) uses the 2.4 gigahertz band—a globally unlicensed spectrum band that many Wi-Fi routers, microwave ovens, baby monitors, wireless microphones, and other consumer devices also use. —

IEEE Spectrum, 13 May 2024 One vision for 6G is to use new-to-cellular frequencies ranging from 100 gigahertz up into terahertz frequencies. —

IEEE Spectrum, 16 Nov. 2023 Those networks work at frequencies between about 1 to 6 gigahertz, while experts say 5G sits closer to the band between 24 and 90 gigahertz. —

Kevin Cortez, Popular Mechanics, 17 Feb. 2023 See all Example Sentences for gigahertz