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glossary of electronic & electrical terms |
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ES Components has collected hundreds of definitions to help you with the meaning of acronyms, words and
regulations that you may run into in the electronic and electrical industry.
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RECTIFIER |
A semiconductor diode, or group of diodes, that acts to change AC to pulsating DC |
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RETICLE |
A uniform pattern of die on the same wafer. |
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REFERENCE |
An arbitrarily selected point or section of a circuit or system to which the polarities and values of the circuit voltages are referred. See GROUND. |
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RELIABILITY |
The assurance that a component will perform in a specified manner for a specified time under a set of specified conditions that include electrical, mechanical, thermal, and environmental stresses. The concept of reliability encompasses the elements of both quality and longevity. See STABILITY. |
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RESISTANCE |
The electrical characteristic of a component, material, circuit, or system which acts to limit current in a circuit. It is measured in ohms (W) and designated with the letter R. Resistance depends on the molecular structure and dimensions of a component or device and on the configuration of a circuit or system. See OHM. |
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