Electronic device or circuit that produces an output signal with greater power, voltage, or current that that provided by the input signal. Electronics definition, the science dealing with the development and application of devices and systems involving the flow of electrons in a vacuum, in gaseous media, and in. Includes extensive acronym and abbreviation section. Electronics definition of electronics by merriamwebster. Electronics and nucleonics dictionary and illustrated dictionary giving uptodate definitions, abbreviations, and synonyms for over,000 terms. Full text of ieee standard dictionary of electrical and electronics terms see other formats. Designing a product to be produced in the most efficient manner possible in terms of time, cost and resources, taking into consideration how the product will be processed, and using the existing skill base to achieve the highest yields possible. Dictionary of electronic and engineering terms, dictionary. Goetz and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Find information on electronics terms and definitions in the crossreferenced index. The terms defined in the dictionary are listed in letterbyletter alphabetical order.
The standard frequency that is used by north american power utilities is 60 hz. The output may be scaled or have increased drive, or it may provide isolation so changes in output conditions do not affect the input or other outputs. Glossary dictionary of electronics terms hobby projects. A dictionary of electrical words, terms and phrases survivor library. Offline electronics dictionary, plain language definitions with sample app.
Understanding electricity requires knowledge of these basic electrical terms. The abbreviations ac and dc are often used to mean simply alternating and direct. New definitions have been added in the fields of wireless technology, robotics, and artificial intelligence. Alternator another name for an ac generator device used to transform mechanical energy into ac electrical power. The illustrated dictionary of electronics8th editionhas been revised, clarified, and updated, reflecting technological advances of recent years. Characterized by a valence shell containing four electrons. This glossary of electrical and electronics engineering pertains specifically to electrical and electronics engineering.
Well try to keep it updated as we expand our vocabulary and horizons and as technology coins new terms and phrases. Electronics glossary a quick reference guide for electronic terms and abbreviations. Pictorial glossary the pictorial glossary includes definitions and illustrations for many terms that are frequently used in the electrical industry. The authoritative dictionary of ieee standards terms. Ieee standard dictionary electrical electronics terms.
Ieee standard dictionary of electrical and electronics terms. Can be abbreviated by either amps, a, or expressed as milliamps ma. Cad abbreviation for computer aided design calibration to adjust the correct value of a reading by comparison to a standard. The ieee standard dictionary of electrical and electronics. Acronyms and abbreviations deemed useful to ieee members. Dictionary of electronics and electrical engineering. In the electronics industry, aqueous, semiaqueous and. Terms defined in the approved ieee standards issued by all ieee standardsgenerating bodies and accredited standards committees. Glossary all terms and definitions listed alphabetically. Home browse by title books the ieee standard dictionary of electrical and electronics terms. Over 10,000 new and revised terms have been added since 1988.
Ieee standard dictionary of electrical and electronics. Electronics meaning in the cambridge english dictionary. Basic electronicstermsanddefinitions the followingisalistof manyof the termsone wouldencounterinthe studyof basicelectronics. Acdc adapter adapter that has an ac voltage input and an dc voltage output. Over 30,000 terms and definitions that have been standardized by ieee are included. He trusts that this dictionary will be of use to electricians, not only by showing the wonderful extent. Earthquake image glossary heavily illustrated glossary of common terms in seismology. The power manifested in tangible form such as electromagnetic radiation, acoustic waves, or mechanical phenomena. The science and technology of electronic phenomena. The electrical rating at or above which damage to the device will occur, to include supply voltage, input and output voltages and junction temperature. Ieee standard dictionary of electrical and electronics terms advertisement.
A abbreviation for ampere a unit of electrical current absorption loss or dissipation of energy as it travels through a medium, example. This app works offline even without an internet connection. Fear not, inquisitive friend, our glossary of electronics terms is here to help you make sense of it all. Electronics glossary electronic components distributor. Electronics dictionary a large, searchable dictionary in electronics. Every effort has been made to be concise and accurate, without talking down to the.
Full text of ieee standard dictionary of electrical and. Descriptive categories associated with the term in earlier editions of the dictionary will follow the term in parentheses. This is the most authoritative singlevolume dictionary of electrical and electronics terms available anywhere. Ieee std 1001992, ieee standard dictionary of electrical and electronics terms. Whether you want to learn electronics dictionary, this app electronics dictionary should be your perfect choice. Spaces are ignored in this style of alphabetization, so cable value will come before cab signal. Seventh edition modern dictionary of electronics free. Electronic terms are used by professionals and those interested in the electronics world. Ieee std 1001992, ieee standard dictionary of electrical.
Download pdf download citation view references email request permissions. Electric current in which the flow of electric charge periodically reverses direction, whereas in direct current dc, also dc, the flow of electric charge is only in one direction. This control of electrons is accomplished by devices that resist, carry, select, steer, switch, store, manipulate, and exploit the electron. Ieee std 1001992, ieee standard dictionary of electrical and electronics terms chrisopher j. Electronics abbreviations are included in the text.
A quick reference guide for electronic terms and abbreviations. This popular dictionary, formerly published as the penguin dictionary of electronics, has been extensively revised and updated, providing clear, concise, and jargonfree az entries on key terms, theories, and practices in the areas of electronics and electrical science. Terms in this set 40 ampere a the unit of measurement of electric current. Amplifier a circuit that increases the voltage, current. Electronic terms glossary ac current that flows in alternating directions between two points. The ieee standard dictionary of electrical and electronics terms. Solid state circuit electronic integrated circuits which utilize semiconductor devices such as transistors, diodes and silicon controlled rectifiers.
Glossary of electronic terms the field of electronics is very logical, but the way electronic components and concepts are named can be downright confusing. Lg electronics was one of the best performers in terms of its share growth rate over the period among other big players on the kospi index. One of the best exhaustive reference available in your pocket any time anywhere. The illustrated dictionary of electronics rollanet. Below is a basic list of most common words related to audio. Four times the number of pixels on a 1080p display uhdtv quadpole quadthrow.
Silicon, germanium and carbon are the semiconductors most frequently used in electronics. Back by popular demand, weve reconstituted our glossary of electronics terms with some very important updates and included it here for all to reference as needed. In electronics dictionary, kilo is defined as a decimal unit prefix in the metric system denoting multiplication by one thousand. Electronics definition of electronics by the free dictionary. A transmission medium with enough bandwidth to carry multiple voice, video, or data channels simultaneously.
An electrical circuit that produces an output that is a replica of the input. Find definitions and related terms in electronics on the online definitions. Isbn 0471807877 wileyinterscience 9780471807872 wileyinterscience browse related items. While an effort has been made to avoid superfluous mathematics, equations are some. The field of electronics, like other areas of science and engineering. Electronics definition is a branch of physics that deals with the emission, behavior, and effects of electrons as in electron tubes and transistors and with electronic devices. While an effort has been made to avoid superfluous mathematics. Topics covered include circuits, power, systems, magnetic devices, control theory. Basic electronics terms and definitions linkedin slideshare. Current that flows in alternating directions between two points. Home electronic tutorials glossary dictionary of electronics terms a. Additional technical terms already present in the current edition of the dictionary. Also called a variable frequency drive and an inverter.
Ammeters are always connected in series with the circuit to be tested. Ammeter an instrument for measuring the flow of electrical current in amperes. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Inductance is the ratio of the voltage over the rate of change of current. You can help enhance this page by adding new terms or writing definitions for existing ones. The ratio of the signal level at the output of the device to that of its input under a specified set of operating conditions. The ieee standard dictionary of electrical and electronics terms april 1997. These terms range from common words to longer words that the general public typically dont use on a regular basis. Glossary of electronic terminology electronics tutorials. Ieee transactions on geoscience and remote sensing.
The field of electronics, like other areas of science and engineering, employs a wide range of technical words, abbreviations and symbols. Computer and telephone industry glossary detailed, essay definitions of terms from computer, telephone, and electronics industries. Ac drive an electronic device used to control the speed of an ac motor. Glossary of electrical and electronics engineering wikipedia. Terms that are underlined and italicized are included in the glossary as a separate definition.
Transistor a semiconductor device with three connections, capable of amplification in addition to rectification. Electronic terminology glossary ojibway and cree cultural centre. Although the terms brightness and luminance are often used interchangeably, they are different. An element which is neither a good conductor or a good insulator, but rather lies somewhere between the two. Electronics is the branch of science that deals with the study of flow and control of electrons electricity and the study of their behavior and effects in vacuums, gases, and semiconductors, and with devices using such electrons. Ampere a unit of electrical current, also referred to as amp. We have tried our best to include as many electronic terminology terms as possible, but please send us your suggesting by contacting us so that we can add more electronic terms in our glossary of electronic terminology please click on the link of the required letter to find electronic terms starting from the letter. This resource of electronics and electrical terms should be bookmarked as a handy reference, to be used by students. Electronics terms and definitions flashcards quizlet. Each entry is an official standard of the institute of electrical and electronics engineers, inc. Adapter a cord or block style device with different ends that allows different devices to connect ac alternating current. Some resources with a full listing of terms include. Dedicated channels giving nondiscriminatory access to a local cable system by the public, government agencies or educational institutions.
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