sample rate
The number of times an analog
signal is measured (sampled) per second. The unit of sample
rate is "samples per second". This is often expressed in
{kiloHertz} (kHz). For example, "CD quality" sound has a
sample rate of 44 kHz.
Compare {data rate}. See {Nyquist frequency}.
[Is it correct to use Hertz for things other than the
frequency of a sine wave?]
(2001-06-06)