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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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Electronic engineering

chopper

Engineering; Electronic engineering

A device or circuit that interrupts a direct current (dc) at some predetermined rate. Ideally, such a device is characterized by distinct on and off operation.

actuating device

Engineering; Electronic engineering

A device or component that operates electrical contacts to affect signal transmission.

binary decoder

Engineering; Electronic engineering

A device or stage that accepts binary signals on its input lines, and provides a usually exclusive output (representing a decimal digit, for example).

autosyn

Engineering; Electronic engineering

A device or system that operates on the principle of the synchronous ac motor, in which the position of the rotor in one motor (the transmitter) is assumed by the rotor in a distant motor (the ...

answering machine

Engineering; Electronic engineering

A device that automatically answers a telephone and records an audio message from the caller.

drop bar

Engineering; Electronic engineering

A device that automatically grounds or short-circuits a capacitor when the door of a protective enclosure is opened.

automatic short-circuiter

Engineering; Electronic engineering

A device that automatically short-circuits the commutator bias in some single-phase commutator motors.

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