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Basebandkaistanlaajuus, often referred to as baseband bandwidth, is a fundamental concept in telecommunications and signal processing. It represents the frequency range of a signal in its original form, before any modulation or frequency shifting occurs. This means it is the spectrum occupied by the information-bearing signal itself, such as voice, data, or video, when it is directly transmitted.

In simpler terms, it's the widest span of frequencies a signal naturally occupies. The baseband bandwidth is crucial for determining the maximum rate at which information can be transmitted over a communication channel. A wider baseband bandwidth generally allows for higher data transmission rates.

Understanding baseband bandwidth is essential for designing communication systems, allocating spectrum resources, and analyzing signal characteristics. For instance, when a signal is modulated onto a carrier wave, the resulting modulated signal will occupy a much larger bandwidth centered around the carrier frequency. However, the baseband bandwidth of the original signal still dictates certain system limitations and requirements.

The concept is often contrasted with passband, which refers to the bandwidth of a signal after it has been modulated onto a carrier frequency and shifted to a higher frequency range for transmission. The baseband signal is the raw, unadulterated signal, and its bandwidth is a key parameter in signal analysis and system design.