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parasitic element [2 records]

Record 1 2009-02-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Semiconductors (Electronics)
DEF

A circuit element inherent in actual components or their interconnections, but not normally shown on circuit diagrams; normally an unwanted element, but often included in integrated-circuit design.

OBS

parasitic circuit element: term standardized by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Semi-conducteurs (Électronique)
OBS

élément de circuit parasite : terme normalisé par la Commission électrotechnique internationale (IEC).

Spanish

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Record 2 2008-08-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Electronics
  • Radio Transmission and Reception
DEF

In a multielement directive antenna, an element to which no direct connection is made; it receives excitation from a nearby driven element in the antenna array.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Électronique
  • Émission et réception radio

Spanish

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