Electronic engineering

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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active RC network

Engineering; Electronic engineering

1. A resistance-capacitance (RC) circuit that contains active components (transistors or integrated circuits), as well as passive components (capacitors and resistors). 2. An RC network in which ...

current shunt

Engineering; Electronic engineering

1. A resistor connected in parallel with a voltmeter to convert it into an ammeter. 2. A resistor connected in parallel with the input of a voltage amplifier to make the response of the amplifier ...

diode resistor

Engineering; Electronic engineering

1. A resistor usually operated with a diode. 2. A voltage-variable resistor utilizing the (usually forward) resistance of a semiconductor diode.

drag

Engineering; Electronic engineering

1. A retarding force, caused by friction, acting on a moving body in contact with another moving or stationary body or medium. 2. A retarding force introduced by an applied magnetic or electric ...

1. A rotating cylinder coated with a magnetic material on which digital information can be recorded in the form of tiny magnetized spots. These spots are read as the drum rotates under pickup heads, ...

ac generator

Engineering; Electronic engineering

1. A rotating electromagnetic machine that produces alternating current (e.g., a dynamo or alternator). 2. An oscillator or combination of an oscillator and an output amplifier.

dc generator

Engineering; Electronic engineering

1. A rotating machine (dynamo) for producing direct current. Also see dynamoelectric machinery. 2. Generically, a device that produces direct current: batteries, photocells, thermocouples, etc.