Figure of merit
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A Figure of merit is a quantity used to characterize the performance of a device relative to other devices of the same type. It is often used as a marketing tool to convince consumers to choose a particular brand.
[edit] Examples
- Clock rate of a CPU
- Contrast ratio of an LCD
- Frequency response of a speaker
- Fill factor of a solar panel
- Resolution of the CCD in a digital camera
