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Electronic engineering
Electronic engineering is an engineering discipline focused on the design, fabrication, testing and operation of circuits, electronic components, devices, and systems.
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basic frequency
Engineering; Electronic engineering
1. The fundamental frequency of a signal, as opposed to one of its harmonics. 2. See base frequency, 1.
acquisition
Engineering; Electronic engineering
1. The gathering of data from transducers or a computer. 2. Locating the path of an orbiting body for purposes of collecting telemetered data. 3. Orienting an antenna for optimum pickup of ...
cathode emission
Engineering; Electronic engineering
1. The giving up of electrons by the cathode element of a device, such as a vacuum tube. Electrons can be emitted by either hot or cold cathodes, depending on the tube. 2. Collectively, electrons ...
contact miss
Engineering; Electronic engineering
1. The improper alignment of contacts in a switch or relay. 2. The condition of relay contacts not lining up properly.
abscissa
Engineering; Electronic engineering
1. The independent variable in a function. 2. The axis (usually horizontal) on the graph of a function that indicates the independent variable.
antenna loading
Engineering; Electronic engineering
1. The insertion of inductance in antenna elements to lower the resonant frequency of the system without necessarily making the system physically larger or the elements longer. 2. The insertion of ...
delay time
Engineering; Electronic engineering
1. The interval between the instant a voltage or current is applied and the instant a circuit or device operates. 2. In an output pulse, the interval between the instant an ideal pulse is applied to ...
