Electronics (Mike Jaroch)
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COVALENT BONDA type of linkage between atoms in which the atoms share valence electrons [7]. | ||
CPRCardiopulmonary Resuscitation [1]. | ||
CREST (TOP)The peak of the positive alternation (maximum value above the line) of a wave [10]. | ||
CRITICAL ANGLEThe maximum angle at which radio waves can be transmitted and still be refracted back to earth [10]. | ||
CRITICAL FREQUENCYThe maximum frequency at which a radio wave can be transmitted vertically and still be refracted back to earth [10]. | ||
CROSS-SECTIONAL AREAThe area of a "slice" of an object. When applied to electrical conductors it is usually expressed in circular mils [1]. | ||
CROSSED-FIELD AMPLIFIERA high-power electron tube that converts dc to microwave power by a combination of crossed electric and magnetic fields [18]. | ||
CROWN-OF-THORNS TUNERSee SPROCKET TUNER [11]. | ||
CRYSTALA natural substance, such as quartz or tourmaline, that is capable of producing a voltage when under physical stress or of producing physical movement when a voltage is applied [9]. | ||
CRYSTAL FURNACEA device for artificially growing cylindrical crystals to be used in the production of semiconductor substrates [14]. | ||