to switch a circuit
81Class 5 telephone switch — A Class 5 telephone switch is a telephone switch or telephone exchange in the Public Switched Telephone Network located at the local telephone company s central office, directly serving subscribers. Class 5 switch services include basic dial tone …
82electric switch — noun control consisting of a mechanical or electrical or electronic device for making or breaking or changing the connections in a circuit • Syn: ↑switch, ↑electrical switch • Derivationally related forms: ↑switch (for: ↑switch) • …
83Track circuit — A track circuit is a simple electrical device used to detect the presence or absence of a train on rail tracks, used to inform signallers and control relevant signals. Principles and operation The basic principle behind the track circuit lies in… …
84Wireless light switch — A wireless light switch is a light switch that commands a light or home appliance to turn itself off or on, instead of interrupting the power line going to the light fixture. There are different ways to communicate between the switch and the… …
85electrical switch — noun control consisting of a mechanical or electrical or electronic device for making or breaking or changing the connections in a circuit • Syn: ↑switch, ↑electric switch • Derivationally related forms: ↑switch (for: ↑switch) • H …
86Analogue switch — The analogue (or analog) switch, also called the bilateral switch, is an electronic component that behaves in a similar way to a relay, but has no moving parts. The switching element is normally a MOSFET, which is a type of transistor. The… …
87Phantom circuit — In telecommunication and electrical engineering, a phantom circuit is an electrical circuit derived from suitably arranged wires with one or more conductive paths being a circuit in itself and at the same time acting as one conductor of another… …
88Strowger switch — The Strowger switch, also known as Step by Step or SXS , is an early electromechanical telephone switching system invented by Almon Brown Strowger. It is a specialized version of a stepping switch.HistoryAccording to legend, Almon Strowger was… …
89Electronic circuit simulation — uses mathematical models to replicate the behavior of an actual electronic device or circuit. Simulation software allows for modeling of circuit operation and is an invaluable analysis tool. Due to its highly accurate modeling capability, many… …
90Voice operated switch — In telecommunications, a voice operated switch, also known as VOX or Voice Operated eXchange, is a switch that operates when sound over a certain threshold is detected. [cite book |title=Newton s Telecom Dictionary |last=Newton |first=Harry… …
