Pykäläviiveet

Pykäläviiveet, also known as "stepped delay" or "runged delay," refer to a delay mechanism characterized by discrete, incremental time delays. In signal processing and communication systems, this type of delay consists of multiple sequential stages, each introducing a fixed, distinct delay. The result is a stepped or ladder - like delay profile, unlike continuous linear delay. Applications include digital filters, timing synchronization in telecommunications, and control systems needing precise, quantized delay adjustments. The term derives from the Finnish word "pykälä," meaning "step" or "rung," reflecting the stepped nature of the delay. Pykäläviiveet are valued for their simple implementation and ease of adjustment across discrete delay values, though they may introduce quantization errors compared to continuous delay systems.