What is used to compensate for the lack of analog bandwidth response in displays and projectors?

Peaking is a technique employed to enhance the sharpness and clarity of images in displays and projectors, particularly when dealing with analog signals. Analog technology tends to suffer from bandwidth limitations, which can lead to a softer image or loss of detail. By applying peaking, the display or projector increases the emphasis on higher frequency signals, effectively compensating for the natural roll-off in response that occurs due to analog bandwidth constraints. This results in a more defined and crisper image for the viewer.

Additionally, while gain might boost the overall signal level, it does not specifically address the sharpness lost due to bandwidth limitations. Distortion refers to the alteration of the intended signal, which could degrade image quality rather than improve it. Similarly, bandwidth itself is a measure of the signal range, but simply having more bandwidth does not rectify the quality loss in analog systems. Thus, peaking is the specific method that effectively compensates for the lack of analog bandwidth response in displays and projectors.