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STANDBY POWER [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2008-04-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Radioelectricity
- Electronic Circuits Technology
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- stand-by power
1, record 1, English, stand%2Dby%20power
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- standby power 2, record 1, English, standby%20power
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[On] the consumer [market] ... the electricity that is used by ... TVs, stereos, and other electronic devices that use [devices such as] remote controls. 1, record 1, English, - stand%2Dby%20power
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
When you press "off" to turn off your device, minimal power (dormant mode) is still being used to maintain the internal electronics in a ready, quick-response mode. This way, your device can be turned on with your remote control and be immediately ready to operate. 1, record 1, English, - stand%2Dby%20power
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Radioélectricité
- Technologie des circuits électroniques
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- puissance absorbée au repos
1, record 1, French, puissance%20absorb%C3%A9e%20au%20repos
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans l'électronique de consommation, énergie minimale utilisée par des appareils tels que téléviseurs, chaînes audio ou tout autre appareil électronique mis en attente. 2, record 1, French, - puissance%20absorb%C3%A9e%20au%20repos
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1999-03-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Electrical Engineering
- Security Devices
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- standby power
1, record 2, English, standby%20power
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- standby power supply 2, record 2, English, standby%20power%20supply
correct
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Électrotechnique
- Dispositifs de sécurité
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- alimentation de secours
1, record 2, French, alimentation%20de%20secours
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- alimentation d'urgence 2, record 2, French, alimentation%20d%27urgence
correct, feminine noun
- alimentation de remplacement 3, record 2, French, alimentation%20de%20remplacement
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1985-08-02
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- standby power 1, record 3, English, standby%20power
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- alimentation de secours
1, record 3, French, alimentation%20de%20secours
feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme uniformisé par le CUTA opérations aériennes. 2, record 3, French, - alimentation%20de%20secours
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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