>maximum observed frequency of a neuron's output. IIRC the frequency of a neuron's output is used to encode the magnitude of the signal. Take for example a ne

>maximum observed frequency of a neuron's output. IIRC the frequency of a neuron's output is used to encode the magnitude of the signal. Take for example a neuron transmitting a pain signal, low frequency is used to transmit low levels of pain. High frequency, extreme pain.