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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dc transmission

Engineering; Electronic engineering

1. Sending dc power from a generating point to a point of use. 2. In television transmission, the retention of the dc component in the video signal.

1. Separating a quantity into a number of equal parts, as indicated by the divisor. 2. Voltage division (See voltage divider). 3. Frequency division (See frequency divider). 4. Pulse-count division ...

blasting

Engineering; Electronic engineering

1. Severe overloading of a sound system, usually caused by setting the volume control at or near maximum and then applying a significant input signal to the amplifier. Accompanied by distortion, in ...

discrimination

Engineering; Electronic engineering

1. Sharp distinction between electrical quantities of different value. 2. The detection of a frequency-modulated (FM) signal (i.e., the delivery of an audio signal corresponding to the frequency or ...

diversity gain

Engineering; Electronic engineering

1. Signal gain achieved by using two or more receiving antennas. 2. Signal gain achieved by using two or more transmitting antennas.

diplex operation

Engineering; Electronic engineering

1. Simultaneous transmission or reception of two signals using a single antenna. 2. Simultaneous transmission or reception of two signals on a single carrier.

ambiguity

Engineering; Electronic engineering

1. Any unclear, illogical, or incorrect indication or result. 2. The seeking of a false null by a servo. 3. In digital computer operations, an error resulting from improper design of logic.