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| + | active = a type of component, often solid-state, that include diodes, transistors, and operational amplifiers | ||
ADC = Analog-to-Digital Converter | ADC = Analog-to-Digital Converter | ||
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DAC = digital-to-analog converter | DAC = digital-to-analog converter | ||
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| + | discrete = slang for a simple component like a transistor or a capacitor, contrasted with an ''integrated'' circuit like an operational amplifier | ||
DMM = Digital MultiMeter | DMM = Digital MultiMeter | ||
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| + | IC = integrated circuit, e.g. an operational amplifier | ||
LFO = Low Frequency Oscillator | LFO = Low Frequency Oscillator | ||
meter = multimeter | meter = multimeter | ||
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| + | op amp = operational amplifier | ||
OTA = Operational Transconductance Amplifier | OTA = Operational Transconductance Amplifier | ||
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| + | passive = a type of component that includes resistors, capacitors, inductors, transformers, and switches | ||
PCB = Printed Circuit Board | PCB = Printed Circuit Board | ||
Revision as of 16:20, 31 May 2006
Commonly used words:
active = a type of component, often solid-state, that include diodes, transistors, and operational amplifiers
ADC = Analog-to-Digital Converter
cap = capacitor
coupling vs. decoupling capacitor
DAC = digital-to-analog converter
discrete = slang for a simple component like a transistor or a capacitor, contrasted with an integrated circuit like an operational amplifier
DMM = Digital MultiMeter
IC = integrated circuit, e.g. an operational amplifier
LFO = Low Frequency Oscillator
meter = multimeter
op amp = operational amplifier
OTA = Operational Transconductance Amplifier
passive = a type of component that includes resistors, capacitors, inductors, transformers, and switches
PCB = Printed Circuit Board
perf = perfboard
pot = potentiometer
PS = Power Supply
PWB = Printed Wiring Board (same as PCB -- used to differentiate from Polychlorinated Biphenyls)
RTS = Ready To Solder (commonly used as ready to solder board)
TRS = Tip-Ring-Sleeve, refers to a type of 1/4" jack, often called "stereo" and commonly used to manage the power supply in a stompbox with the input plug
xfr, xfmr = transformer
xtl = crystal
