Deadband

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-001597",
  "term": "Deadband",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A range of input values for which a control system or sensor produces no output or response. This intentional insensitivity prevents rapid cycling or oscillation around a setpoint due to minor fluctuations or noise. For example, a thermostat might have a deadband of 2 degrees Fahrenheit, meaning it will not activate heating or cooling until the temperature deviates by at least that amount.",
  "subject": "Mechanical engineering",
  "see_also": [
    "hunting"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Totzone",
    "es": "banda muerta",
    "fr": "bande morte"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/deadband/"
}