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61Multimeter — A digital multimeter A multimeter or a multitester, also known as a VOM (Volt Ohm meter), is an electronic measuring instrument that combines several measurement functions in one unit. A typical multimeter may include features such as the ability …
62Power engineering — Power engineering, also called power systems engineering, is a subfield of electrical engineering that deals with the generation, transmission and distribution of electric power as well as the electrical devices connected to such systems… …
63Dynamo — For other uses, see Dynamo (disambiguation). Dynamo Electric Machine (end view, partly section, U.S. Patent 284,110) A dynamo (from the Greek word dynamis; meaning power), originally another name for an …
64Power factor — For other uses, see Power factor (pistol). The power factor of an AC electric power system is defined as the ratio of the real power flowing to the load over the apparent power in the circuit,[1][2] and is a dimensionless number between 0 and 1… …
65Flyback transformer — A flyback or line output transformer (FBT or LOPT) is a type of transformer used in the power supply of a cathode ray tube that generates the high voltage needed to drive a CRT type monitor, and can also be used to power a plasma globe. It… …
66diode — /duy ohd/, n. Electronics. a device, as a two element electron tube or a semiconductor, through which current can pass freely in only one direction. [1919; DI 1 + ODE2] * * * Electronic device that has two electrodes (anode and cathode) and that… …
67Variable-frequency drive — A variable frequency drive (VFD) is a system for controlling the rotational speed of an alternating current (AC) electric motor by controlling the frequency of the electrical power supplied to the motor.cite book | first=Sylvester J. |… …
68Invention of radio — Great Radio Controversy redirects here. For the album by the band Tesla, see The Great Radio Controversy. Contents 1 Physics of wireless signalling 2 Theory of electromagnetism …
69Ripple (electrical) — The most common meaning of ripple in electrical science, is the small unwanted residual periodic variation of the direct current (dc) output of a power supply which has been derived from an alternating current (ac) source. This ripple is due to… …
70Voltage converter — A voltage converter changes the voltage of an electrical power source and is usually combined with other components to create a power supply. The term voltage converter is sometimes used as a generic term for a power supply. A voltage converter… …
