IEEE frequency bands
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The Institute for Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) has defined a system of IEEE frequency bands for electromagnetic frequencies used for radio and radar. The terminology is used widely for radar, especially in civilian systems. It lacks some fine granularity needed for discussing detailed radar examples.
See ITU frequency bands for a system more user-friendly for both radar and radio, and the EU-NATO-US frequency bands for a nomenclature that works well in fine-grained radar band discussion.
| Frequency range | IEEE band |
|---|---|
| 300KHz-3 MHz | MF |
| 3-30 MHz | HF |
| 30-300 MHz | VHF |
| 300 MHz -3 GHz* | UHF |
| 1-2 GHz | L band |
| 2-4 GHz | S band |
| 4-8 GHz | C band |
| 8-12 GHz | X band |
| 12-18 GHz | Ku band |
| 18-26 GHz | K band |
| 18-26 GHz | Ka band |
| 18-26 GHz | V band |
| 18-26 GHz | W band |