Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
peak-to-peak-value
Noun
/piːk tə piːk ˈvæljuː/
Definition
The peak-to-peak value is the difference between the maximum and minimum values of a waveform, often used in the context of electrical signals or sound waves.
Examples
- The peak-to-peak value of the audio signal was measured at 2 volts.
- In electronics, the peak-to-peak value helps engineers understand the amplitude of the signal.
- For this specific wave, the peak-to-peak value indicates how loud the sound will be.
Meaning
It represents the total height of a wave from its highest point to its lowest point.
Synonyms
- Amplitude
- Signal range
