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Consumer electronics

A broad field of electronics that are purchased for casual use or entertainment rather than for professional use; such as TVs, VCRS, DVD players,mp3 players, hi fi stereos, games consoles as well as Internet appliances.

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oscillator

Consumer electronics; Amplifier

A circuit that produces a sustained AC waveform with no external input signal. Oscillators can be designed to produce sine waves, square waves, or other wave shapes. They are ...

output transformer

Consumer electronics; Amplifier

A transformer used to match the low impedance of a speaker voice coil to the high impedance of a tube output stage. Output transformers consist of at least two windings, a ...

outputs

Consumer electronics; Amplifier

Jacks normally situated on the back of an amp that allow one or more auxiliary speakers to be attached.

overdrive level

Consumer electronics; Amplifier

The level at which distortion begins as a consequence of feeding a device with an overloading signal.

overload

Consumer electronics; Amplifier

A load that exceeds an amplifier’s capability.

parametric equalizer

Consumer electronics; Amplifier

An equalizer with one or more center frequencies that are variable over a particular range, in addition to boost and cut capabilities. See Graphic Equalizer.

parasitic oscillation

Consumer electronics; Amplifier

an unwanted oscillation in a tube amplifier, often at supersonic, inaudible frequencies. Parasitic oscillations can cause all sorts of problems, including overheating output ...