Pulse Repetition Frequency - Definition

Definition

Pulse repetition frequency (PRF) is the number of times a pulsed activity occurs every second.

This is similar to cycle per second used to describe other types of waveforms.

PRF has a pulse period, which is the length of time between pulses.

PRF is usually associated with pulse spacing, which is the distance that the pulse travels before the next pulse occurs.

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