deadband

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dead + band

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deadband (countable and uncountable, plural deadbands)

  1. The range through which an input can be varied without initiating an observable response. Deadband is usually expressed in percent of span.[1][2]
    The thermostat was errantly set with a deadband from 18°C to 27°C, causing the air conditioner to not turn on below 27°C, and the heater to not come on above 18°C.
  2. (systems theory) In the domain of a transfer function, the band of input values where the output is zero. "(the output is 'dead' - no action occurs)"[3]
    The game will not respond to small movements of the joystick, until the stick is pushed out of its dead zone.
  3. (mechanical engineering) Backlash in a mechanical system.
    The steering system has so much backlash that it takes a full rotation of the wheel to exit its deadband and affect the steering.

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References[edit]

  1. ^ “Terms and Definitions”, in API Applications‎[1] (pdf), Absolute Process Instruments, 04/02, retrieved 2018-04-27
  2. ^ “What is deadband? API Tech Support - TS1019”, in Cecomp Digital Pressure Gauge Applications, Absolute Process Instruments, Inc., 2017, retrieved 2018-04-27
  3. ^ Niraj Solanki (2017 November 14) “Nonlinear Control System (Phase Plane & Phase Trajectory Method)”, in Slide Share‎[2] (slideshow), retrieved 2018-04-27, page 3,5,7
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