Glossary Archive

(1) Dissipation of radio or sound waves as they interact with matter. (2) The absorbing of light waves without reflection or refraction.

In Boolean algebra, the law which states that the odd term will be absorbed when a term is combined by logical multiplication with the logical sum of that term and another term, or when a term is combined by logical addition with the logical product of one term and another term (for example, A(A +...

An instrument used to measure audio frequencies.

The ratio of the alternating current through the collector to the alternating current through the base in a transistor​.

A method used in circuits to transmit alternating current while blocking direct current, often used to separate signal paths​.

The resistance in a circuit due to alternating current, accounting for high-frequency losses like skin effect and eddy currents​.

A type of electric motor powered by alternating current, where the magnetic field of the stator induces current in the rotor to create movement​.

A graph depicting the range of possible values for current and voltage in a transistor amplifier driven by an alternating current signal​.

The resistance experienced in a circuit due to alternating current, including losses from effects like skin effect and eddy currents​

An electrode charged several thousand volts positive and used to accelerate electrons toward the front of a cathode-ray tube.