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Record 1 1999-09-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Capacitors (Static Electr.)
  • Electronic Components
DEF

A capacitor connected across the secondary of a vibrator transformer or between the anode and cathode of a cold-cathode rectifier tube to suppress voltage surges that might otherwise damage other parts in the circuit.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Condensateurs (Élect. statique)
  • Composants électroniques

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Condensadores (Electricidad estática)
  • Componentes electrónicos
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Record 2 1986-01-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Electronics
  • Television (Radioelectricity)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Électronique
  • Télévision (Radioélectricité)

Spanish

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