Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
MHz
abbreviation
ˈɛm ɪtʃ ˈhɜrts
Definition
MHz stands for megahertz, a unit of frequency that measures cycles per second equivalent to one million hertz.
Examples
- The processor runs at a speed of 2.4 GHz (gigahertz), which is equivalent to 2400 MHz.
- The radio station broadcasts at a frequency of 101.5 MHz.
- Older television sets used frequencies measured in MHz for transmission.
Meaning
It is commonly used to describe the clock speed of microprocessors and the frequency of radio waves, indicating how many millions of cycles occur in one second.
Synonyms
- megahertz
- MHz (abbreviation)
