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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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deductive logic

Engineering; Electronic engineering

A form of symbolic logic used to demonstrate that a certain conclusion will always follow, given a certain set of circumstances. The logic of digital circuits is deductive. Compare inductive logic.

direct-distance dialing

Engineering; Electronic engineering

A form of telephone service that allows dialing of long-distance numbers without involving a human operator.

carrier-on-wire transmission

Engineering; Electronic engineering

A form of transmission in which many different signals are sent at the same time over a wire, by using radiofrequency carriers. Also called carrier-current communications or wired radio.

carrier-on-light transmission

Engineering; Electronic engineering

A form of transmission in which many different signals are sent simultaneously by modulating a beam of light at multiple frequencies.

carrier-on-microwave transmission

Engineering; Electronic engineering

A form of transmission in which many different signals are sent simultaneously by modulating a microwave signal at multiple lower frequencies.

backbone

Engineering; Electronic engineering

A form of transmission line with capacitive connections between the generator and the load.

dynatron

Engineering; Electronic engineering

A form of vacuum tube that displays a negative-resistance characteristic, resulting in oscillation at ultra-high and microwave frequencies.

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