Common Terms and Abbreviations

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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

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