Difference between revisions of "Common Terms and Abbreviations"

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[http://www.diystompboxes.com/smfforum/index.php?topic=20425.msg125783#msg125783 coupling vs. decoupling capacitor]  
  
dmm = Digital Multimeter
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DMM = Digital MultiMeter
  
lfo = Low Frequency Oscillator  
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LFO = Low Frequency Oscillator  
  
Meter = Multimeter
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meter = Multimeter
  
pcb = Printed Circuit Board
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PCB = Printed Circuit Board
  
 
perf = perfboard
 
perf = perfboard
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RTS = Ready To Solder (commonly used as ready to solder board)
 
RTS = Ready To Solder (commonly used as ready to solder board)
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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
 
xfr, xfmr = Transformer
  
 
xtl = Crystal
 
xtl = Crystal

Revision as of 23:00, 25 May 2006

Commonly used words:

cap = Capacitor

coupling vs. decoupling capacitor

DMM = Digital MultiMeter

LFO = Low Frequency Oscillator

meter = Multimeter

PCB = Printed Circuit Board

perf = perfboard

pot = Potentiometer

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