Electrical Flashcards

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What is a continuity test? How can one perform a continuity test?

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It is an unpowered test to ensure there is no internal open or short in the unit. You can perform a continuity test with a multimeter by setting it to the continuity mode (often a sound wave symbol) and touching the probes to the two points in question

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What is EMI?

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EMI (Electromagnetic interference) is the transmission of unwanted electromagnetic radiation

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What is EMI shielding?

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EMI Shielding in electronic devices and equipment is the use of manufacturing techniques and materials to protect signals from being disrupted by external electromagnetic signals as well as preventing generated signals from interfering with surrounding components.

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What is abbreviation of VDC?

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Voltage Direct Current

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DC coupling

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DC coupling directly connects electrical components so both direct current (DC) and alternating current (AC) signals pass through, often used in oscilloscopes to view the entire signal or in solar systems where DC power goes directly to batteries without AC conversion.

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what is an audible continuity tester?

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Audible continuity is a function on a multimeter that emits a beep when a complete electrical path with low resistance is detected between two points. It’s a quick way to test if a circuit, wire, fuse, or switch is complete without any breaks, allowing technicians to focus on the test without watching the display.

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ripple

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“Ripple” in electricity can refer to unwanted AC fluctuations in a DC power supply or a remote signal sent over power lines. Voltage ripple is the fluctuating AC component that remains after converting AC to DC, and can be reduced with components like capacitors. In

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What does TCXO stands for

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Temperature Compensated Crystal Oscillator, which is a type of crystal oscillator that provides high frequency stability over a wide range of temperatures. It achieves this by using a built-in compensation network that senses the temperature and automatically corrects the frequency to keep it stable, making it ideal for applications like GPS, wireless communications, and telecommunications infrastructure.

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