Electronics (Mike Jaroch)
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VOLTAGE DROPThe difference in voltage between two points. It is the result of the loss of electrical pressure as a current flows through a resistance [1] [4]. | |
VOLTAGE GAINThe ratio of output voltage to input voltage in an amplifier [6]. | |
VOLTAGE MULTIPLIERSMethods of increasing voltages; used primarily where low current is required [7]. | |
VOLTAGE REGULATIONA measure of the ability of a generator or power supply to maintain a constant output voltage from no-load to full-load operation. Expressed as a percentage of full-load voltage; the better the regulation, the lower the percent [5]. | |
VOLTAGE-DIODE DETECTORA series-diode detector in which the diode is in series with the input voltage and the load impedance [12]. | |
VOLTAGE-FEED METHODSame as END-FEED METHOD [10]. | |
VOLTMETERA meter used to measure voltage [3] [16]. | |
VSWR(VSWR)—In a waveguide, the ratio of the electric field (voltage) at a maximum point to that of an adjacent minimum point [10] [18]. | |
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WAFERA slice of semiconductor material upon which monolithic ICs are produced [14]. | |
WAFER SWITCHA rotary switch in which the contacts are arranged on levels. Each level (wafer) is electrically independent but mechanically connected by the shaft of the switch [3]. | |