alternating current rectifier
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102Fleming, Sir John Ambrose — ▪ British engineer born Nov. 29, 1849, Lancaster, Lancashire, Eng. died April 18, 1945, Sidmouth, Devon English engineer who made numerous contributions to electronics, photometry, electric measurements, and wireless telegraphy. After …
103Frequency changer — A frequency changer or frequency converter is an electronic device that converts alternating current (AC) of one frequency to alternating current of another frequency. The device may also change the voltage, but if it does, that is incidental to… …
104synchronous machine — noun : a dynamoelectric machine (as a generator or motor) that has a constant magnetic field and an armature which receives or delivers alternating current in synchronism with the motion of the machine and at a frequency equal to the product of… …
105Pulsed DC — or PDC is the form of wave produced from a half wave rectifier or a full wave rectifier. Full wave rectified ac is more commonly known as Rectified AC. PDC has some characteristics of both alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC)… …
106Raytheon Company — ▪ American company major American industrial corporation with core manufacturing concentrations in corporate and special mission aircraft, defense systems, and defense and commercial electronics. It is the third largest defense contractor in the …
107Compact fluorescent lamp — Low energy light bulb redirects here. For other low energy bulbs, see LED lamp. The tubular type compact fluorescent lamp is one of the most popular types in Europe …
108Harmonics (electrical power) — Harmonics are electric voltages and currents that appear on the electric power system as a result of certain kinds of electric loads. Harmonic frequencies in the power grid are a frequent cause of power quality problems.CausesIn a normal… …
109Electrical substation — An electrical substation is a subsidiary station of an electricity generation, transmission and distribution system where voltage is transformed from high to low or the reverse using transformers. Electric power may flow through several… …
110Capacitor discharge ignition — (CDI) or thyristor ignition is a type of automotive electronic ignition system which is widely used in motorcycles, lawn mowers, chain saws, small engines, Turbine powered aircraft, and some cars. It was originally developed to overcome the long… …
