Range vs Span | Difference between Range and Span
This page compares Range vs Span and mentions difference between Range and Span.
Range
Definition:
The "range" of instrument is specified by lower limit and upper limit in which it is designed to operate
to measure, to indicate or to record the measured variable.
Span
Definition:
The algebraic difference between upper range value and lower range value is termed as "span" of
the instrument.
Example: Suppose user wants to measure radio frequencies in the 3.7 GHz to 4.2 GHz using spectrum analyzer, user has
following two options to perform such test.
➨Option-1: Set range (start frequency: 3.7 GHz and stop frequency: 4.2 GHz)
➨Option-2: Set center frequency = 3950 MHz { i.e. (3.7+4.2)/2 } and
Set Span = 500 MHz { i.e. 4200 - 3700 MHz = 500 MHz }
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