Thursday, 28 March 2024, 7:35 PM
Site: edulabs.org academy
Course: Activity Examples (Activity Examples)
Glossary: Electronics (Mike Jaroch)
A

AUTOMATIC VOLUME/GAIN CONTROL

A circuit used to limit variations in the output signal strength of a receiver [17].

AVALANCHE EFFECT

A reverse breakdown effect in diodes that occurs at reverse voltages beyond 5
volts. The released electrons are accelerated by the electric field, which results in a release of more electrons in a chain or "avalanche" effect [7].

AVERAGE POWER

(1) The peak power value averaged over the pulse-repetition time [12]. (2) Output power of a transmitter as measured from the start of one pulse to the start of the next pulse [18].

AVERAGE VALUE

The average of all the instantaneous values of one-half cycle of alternating
current [2].

AWG

The standards adopted in the United States for the measurement of wire sizes [4].

AXIS

A straight line, either real or imaginary, passing through a body around which the body revolves
[15].

AZIMUTH

Angular measurement in the horizontal plane in a clockwise direction [18].
B

BACK RESISTANCE

The larger resistance value observed when you are checking the resistance of a
semiconductor [16].

BALANCED MIXER

A waveguide arrangement that resembles a T and uses crystals for coupling the
output to a balanced transformer [18].

BALANCED PHASE DETECTOR

A circuit that controls the oscillator frequency (afc) [17].