Electronics (Mike Jaroch)
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THERMISTOR(1) A semiconductor device whose resistance varies with temperature [4]. (2) A type of bolometer characterized by a decrease in resistance as the dissipated power increases [16]. | ||
THERMOCOUPLEA junction of two dissimilar metals that produces a voltage when heated [1]. | ||
THERMOCOUPLE METER MOVEMENTA meter movement that uses the current induced in a thermocouple by the heating of a resistive element to measure the current in a circuit; used to measure ac or dc [3]. | ||
THERMOPLASTICA synthetic mixture of rosins that is flexible and used as an insulting material. Generally used as an insulator for low- and medium-range voltages [4]. | ||
THETAThe Greek letter (θ) used to represent phase angle [2]. | ||
THICK FILM COMPONENTSPassive circuit components (resistors and capacitors) having a thickness of 0.001 centimeter [14]. | ||
THIN FILM COMPONENTSPassive circuit elements (resistors and capacitors) deposited on a substrate to a thickness of 0.0001 centimeter [14]. | ||
THREE-DIMENSIONAL RADAR(3D)—A radar set that measures the range, bearing and altitudes of a target [18]. | ||
THREE-ELEMENT ARRAYAn array with two parasitic elements (reflector and director) and a driven element [10]. | ||
THROWIn a switch, the number of different circuits each pole can control; for example, single throw and double throw [3]. | ||