Difference between revisions of "Common Terms and Abbreviations"
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DAC = digital-to-analog converter | DAC = digital-to-analog converter | ||
| − | DIP = Dual Inline Package, as for many integrated circuits | + | DIP = Dual Inline Package, as for many integrated circuits and sockets |
discrete = slang for a simple component like a transistor or a capacitor, contrasted with an ''integrated'' circuit like an operational amplifier | discrete = slang for a simple component like a transistor or a capacitor, contrasted with an ''integrated'' circuit like an operational amplifier | ||
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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) | ||
| − | SIP = Single Inline Package, as for some transistors | + | SIP = Single Inline Package, as for some transistors and sockets |
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| + | SMD = Surface Mount Devices, including smaller versions of many familiar components | ||
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 | 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 | ||
Revision as of 21:31, 2 June 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
DIP = Dual Inline Package, as for many integrated circuits and sockets
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)
SIP = Single Inline Package, as for some transistors and sockets
SMD = Surface Mount Devices, including smaller versions of many familiar components
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
