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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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autocorrelation function

Engineering; Electronic engineering

A measure of the similarity between delayed and undelayed versions of a signal, expressed as a delay function.

comparison measurement

Engineering; Electronic engineering

A measurement in which a quantity or component is compared with a known, similar quantity or component value, rather than having the measurement displayed directly by a meter. Examples: bridge ...

access arm

Engineering; Electronic engineering

A mechanical device that positions the read/write mechanism in a computer storage unit.

air-moving device

Engineering; Electronic engineering

A mechanical device, such as a specially designed fan or blower, used to facilitate air cooling of electronic components.

dynamo

Engineering; Electronic engineering

A mechanical generator of electricity; typically a rotating machine.

detent

Engineering; Electronic engineering

A mechanical stop used on a rotary switch to hold the switch pole securely in each selected position.

continuous carrier

Engineering; Electronic engineering

A medium (such as a radiofrequency wave) that will convey information (as when the carrier is modulated) with no disruption of the medium itself.

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