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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
discharge switch
Engineering; Electronic engineering
A switch for connecting a charged capacitor to a resistor or other load, through which the capacitor discharges. In some circuits, when the switch is in its resting position, it connects the ...
delay switch
Engineering; Electronic engineering
A switch having delayed make, delayed break, or both.
debounced switch
Engineering; Electronic engineering
A switch in sensitive computer or control systems that has circuitry for eliminating the electrical effects of bounce (See bounce, 1).
double-pole, single-throw switch or relay (DPST)
Engineering; Electronic engineering
A switch or relay having two contacts that can be closed in only one direction, to simultaneously close or open two circuits.
double-pole, double-throw switch or relay (DPDT)
Engineering; Electronic engineering
A switch or relay having two contacts that can be closed simultaneously in one of two directions, to close or open two circuits.
double-throw switch or relay
Engineering; Electronic engineering
A switch or relay having two ganged poles.
channel selector
Engineering; Electronic engineering
A switch or relay used to put any of a series of channels into functional status in a system.
