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MATRIX DEVICE [13 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-07-04
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Research Equipment
- Physics
- Analytical Chemistry
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- ion source
1, record 1, English, ion%20source
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Mass spectrometers consist of several functionally distinct components ... —the ion source, [the] mass analyzer, and [the] detector—with resulting signal processing/output. 2, record 1, English, - ion%20source
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The ion source is a device which converts gaseous neutral molecules into ions or extracts ions which already exist from a solid or liquid matrix. 3, record 1, English, - ion%20source
Record 1, Key term(s)
- source of ions
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Matériel et équipement (Recherche scientifique)
- Physique
- Chimie analytique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- source d'ions
1, record 1, French, source%20d%27ions
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un spectromètre de masse est composé d'une source d'ions, d'un analyseur qui sépare les ions en fonction de leur rapport m/z [masse sur charge] et d'un détecteur d'ions. 2, record 1, French, - source%20d%27ions
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Material y equipo (Investigación científica)
- Física
- Química analítica
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- fuente de iones
1, record 1, Spanish, fuente%20de%20iones
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2020-11-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Photography
- Lasers and Masers
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- holoscopy device
1, record 2, English, holoscopy%20device
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The holoscopy device consists of a plane lens(matrix of lenses), the flat holoscope, an optical fibres plate placed behind it and a second identical matrix of lenses placed behind it. 2, record 2, English, - holoscopy%20device
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Photographie
- Masers et lasers
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- dispositif d'holoscopie
1, record 2, French, dispositif%20d%27holoscopie
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - external organization data 2011-06-21
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - ISO/IEC JTC 1 Information Technology Vocabulary
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- passive matrix display device
1, record 3, English, passive%20matrix%20display%20device
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- passive matrix display 1, record 3, English, passive%20matrix%20display
correct, standardized
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
liquid crystal display device that uses one transistor to control a row of pixels 1, record 3, English, - passive%20matrix%20display%20device
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This display device is less expensive than active matrix display devices, but offers a lower display quality. 1, record 3, English, - passive%20matrix%20display%20device
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
passive matrix display device; passive matrix display : terms and definition standardized by ISO/IEC [ISO/IEC 2382-13 : 1996]. 2, record 3, English, - passive%20matrix%20display%20device
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - ISO/CEI JTC 1 Vocabulaire des technologies de l'information
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- dispositif d'affichage à matrice passive
1, record 3, French, dispositif%20d%27affichage%20%C3%A0%20matrice%20passive
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- affichage à matrice passive 1, record 3, French, affichage%20%C3%A0%20matrice%20passive
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
dispositif d'affichage à cristaux liquides qui utilise un seul transistor pour manipuler une rangée de pixels 1, record 3, French, - dispositif%20d%27affichage%20%C3%A0%20matrice%20passive
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce dispositif est moins coûteux que l'affichage à matrice active, mais offre une qualité d'affichage inférieure. 1, record 3, French, - dispositif%20d%27affichage%20%C3%A0%20matrice%20passive
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
dispositif d'affichage à matrice passive; affichage à matrice passive : termes et définition normalisés par l'ISO/CEI [ISO/IEC 2382-13:1996]. 2, record 3, French, - dispositif%20d%27affichage%20%C3%A0%20matrice%20passive
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-11-23
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Computer Display Technology
- Dashboards and Instrumentation (Motor Vehicles)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- liquid crystal display
1, record 4, English, liquid%20crystal%20display
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- LCD 1, record 4, English, LCD
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A display device that uses the change of the electric properties of a liquid crystal when an electric field is applied. 2, record 4, English, - liquid%20crystal%20display
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Example : passive matrix display device. 2, record 4, English, - liquid%20crystal%20display
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Techniques d'affichage (Ordinateurs)
- Tableau et instruments de bord (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- afficheur à cristaux liquides
1, record 4, French, afficheur%20%C3%A0%20cristaux%20liquides
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- dispositif d'affichage à cristaux liquides 2, record 4, French, dispositif%20d%27affichage%20%C3%A0%20cristaux%20liquides
correct, masculine noun
- dispositif afficheur à cristaux liquides 3, record 4, French, dispositif%20afficheur%20%C3%A0%20cristaux%20liquides
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif d'affichage utilisant la variation des propriétés électriques d'un cristal liquide sous l'action d'un champ électrique. 2, record 4, French, - afficheur%20%C3%A0%20cristaux%20liquides
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une nouvelle génération des dispositifs afficheurs à diodes ou cristaux liquides va permettre de réaliser des tableaux de bord plus esthétiques [...] 3, record 4, French, - afficheur%20%C3%A0%20cristaux%20liquides
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Exemple : dispositif d'affichage à matrice passive. 2, record 4, French, - afficheur%20%C3%A0%20cristaux%20liquides
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Técnicas de visualización (Computadoras)
- Tablero de instrumentos (Vehículos automotores)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- dispositivo de visualización de cristal líquido
1, record 4, Spanish, dispositivo%20de%20visualizaci%C3%B3n%20de%20cristal%20l%C3%ADquido
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Dispositivo que se vale de] una tecnología electrolumínica para formar símbolos o figuras, y es utilizada frecuentemente en las computadoras (ordenadores) portátiles y otros dispositivos electrónicos que trabajan con pilas, como por ejemplo, contadores, equipo de pruebas y relojes digitales. 1, record 4, Spanish, - dispositivo%20de%20visualizaci%C3%B3n%20de%20cristal%20l%C3%ADquido
Record 5 - internal organization data 2008-02-18
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- insoluble matrix
1, record 5, English, insoluble%20matrix
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The resulting dosage form is a diffusion-controlled device that contains a pharmaceutically or nutritionally active compound distributed through an insoluble matrix that remains substantially intact during release of the drug. As the drug becomes depleted from the matrix in the proximity of the exposed surface, the drug release rate becomes a function of diffusion path length through the insoluble matrix. 1, record 5, English, - insoluble%20matrix
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Fabrication des produits pharmaceutiques
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- matrice insoluble
1, record 5, French, matrice%20insoluble
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- matrice inerte 1, record 5, French, matrice%20inerte
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Matrices inertes. Appelées également matrices insolubles [...], les matrices inertes assurent une libération prolongée grâce à leur structure poreuse et à un mécanisme très peu influencé par les variables physiologiques. La libération s'effectue en plusieurs étapes, de façon concomitante. Le fluide digestif pénètre par capillarité dans le réseau poreux; la poudre médicamenteuse se dissout progressivement, avec accroissement de la porosité, puis le soluté se libère par diffusion dans les canalicules de la matrice. 1, record 5, French, - matrice%20insoluble
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2006-09-29
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Medical Instruments and Devices
- Prosthetic Dentistry
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- matrix retainer
1, record 6, English, matrix%20retainer
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A mechanical device designed to engage the ends of a matrix band or strip and to tighten the matrix around the tooth. 1, record 6, English, - matrix%20retainer
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et appareillages médicaux
- Dentisterie prothétique
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- porte-matrice
1, record 6, French, porte%2Dmatrice
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lors d'une préparation cavitaire proximale (quel qu'en soit le type), le respect de l'intégrité de l'espace inter-dentaire passe [...] par la protection de la dent collatérale. Une simple bande matrice métallique devra être placée en inter-dentaire pour protéger cette face proximale [...] La matrice peut être maintenue à l'aide de porte-matrice [...] ou directement par le système d'écartement. 2, record 6, French, - porte%2Dmatrice
Record 6, Key term(s)
- porte matrice
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - external organization data 2006-03-24
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - ISO/IEC JTC 1 Information Technology Vocabulary
Universal entry(ies) Record 7
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- active matrix display device
1, record 7, English, active%20matrix%20display%20device
correct, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- active matrix display 1, record 7, English, active%20matrix%20display
correct, standardized
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
display device that gives every pixel on the screen its own transistor to control it more accurately 1, record 7, English, - active%20matrix%20display%20device
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This allows for better contrast and less motion smearing. 1, record 7, English, - active%20matrix%20display%20device
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
active matrix display device; active matrix display : terms and definition standardized by ISO/IEC [ISO/IEC 2382-13 : 1996]. 2, record 7, English, - active%20matrix%20display%20device
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - ISO/CEI JTC 1 Vocabulaire des technologies de l'information
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 7
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- dispositif d'affichage à matrice active
1, record 7, French, dispositif%20d%27affichage%20%C3%A0%20matrice%20active
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- affichage à matrice active 1, record 7, French, affichage%20%C3%A0%20matrice%20active
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
dispositif d'affichage dans lequel chaque pixel de l'écran est doté de son propre transistor, ce qui permet de manipuler les pixels avec plus de précision 1, record 7, French, - dispositif%20d%27affichage%20%C3%A0%20matrice%20active
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ceci permet d'avoir un meilleur contraste et moins de maculage vidéo. 1, record 7, French, - dispositif%20d%27affichage%20%C3%A0%20matrice%20active
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
dispositif d'affichage à matrice active; affichage à matrice active : termes et définition normalisés par l'ISO/CEI [ISO/IEC 2382-13:1996]. 2, record 7, French, - dispositif%20d%27affichage%20%C3%A0%20matrice%20active
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2006-01-24
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Computer Peripheral Equipment
- Computer Graphics
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- passive matrix display device
1, record 8, English, passive%20matrix%20display%20device
correct, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- passive matrix display 1, record 8, English, passive%20matrix%20display
correct, standardized
- passive matrix panel 1, record 8, English, passive%20matrix%20panel
correct
- passive matrix screen 2, record 8, English, passive%20matrix%20screen
correct
- passive matrix LCD 3, record 8, English, passive%20matrix%20LCD
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A liquid crystal display device that uses one transistor to control a row of pixels. 4, record 8, English, - passive%20matrix%20display%20device
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This display device is less expensive than active matrix display devices but offers a lower display quality. 4, record 8, English, - passive%20matrix%20display%20device
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
passive matrix display device; passive matrix device : terms and definition standardized by ISO. 5, record 8, English, - passive%20matrix%20display%20device
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 3 OBS
The Dictionary of New Media is available at: <a href="http://hepdigital.com/" title="http://hepdigital.com">http://hepdigital.com</a> 6, record 8, English, - passive%20matrix%20display%20device
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Périphériques (Informatique)
- Infographie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- dispositif d'affichage à matrice passive
1, record 8, French, dispositif%20d%27affichage%20%C3%A0%20matrice%20passive
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- affichage à matrice passive 1, record 8, French, affichage%20%C3%A0%20matrice%20passive
correct, masculine noun, standardized
- écran à matrice passive 2, record 8, French, %C3%A9cran%20%C3%A0%20matrice%20passive
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif d'affichage à cristaux liquides qui utilise un seul transistor pour manipuler une rangée de pixels. 3, record 8, French, - dispositif%20d%27affichage%20%C3%A0%20matrice%20passive
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce dispositif est moins coûteux que l'affichage à matrice active mais offre une qualité d'affichage inférieure. 3, record 8, French, - dispositif%20d%27affichage%20%C3%A0%20matrice%20passive
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
dispositif d'affichage à matrice passive; dispositif à matrice passive : termes et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 4, record 8, French, - dispositif%20d%27affichage%20%C3%A0%20matrice%20passive
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2001-02-28
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Computer Graphics
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- photodiode device
1, record 9, English, photodiode%20device
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Detection device in a scanner that consists of one or a matrix of photocells. 1, record 9, English, - photodiode%20device
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Infographie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- dispositif à photodiode
1, record 9, French, dispositif%20%C3%A0%20photodiode
proposal, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1999-01-21
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Informatics
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- double supertwist nematic display
1, record 10, English, double%20supertwist%20nematic%20display
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- dual-scan passive-matrix display 1, record 10, English, dual%2Dscan%20passive%2Dmatrix%20display
correct
- dual-scan display 1, record 10, English, dual%2Dscan%20display
correct
- DS 1, record 10, English, DS
correct
- dual-scan supertwist nematic display 1, record 10, English, dual%2Dscan%20supertwist%20nematic%20display
correct
- DSTN display 1, record 10, English, DSTN%20display
correct
- enhanced passive matrix display 1, record 10, English, enhanced%20passive%20matrix%20display
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A passive matrix display device using a supertwist nematic as a liquid crystal and a dual scan. 1, record 10, English, - double%20supertwist%20nematic%20display
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The enhancement makes this passive matrix display closer in performance to the more expensive active matrix display device. 1, record 10, English, - double%20supertwist%20nematic%20display
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Informatique
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- affichage nématique en double hélice
1, record 10, French, affichage%20n%C3%A9matique%20en%20double%20h%C3%A9lice
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- affichage nématique à double torsadage 1, record 10, French, affichage%20n%C3%A9matique%20%C3%A0%20double%20torsadage
correct, masculine noun
- affichage à matrice passive à double balayage 1, record 10, French, affichage%20%C3%A0%20matrice%20passive%20%C3%A0%20double%20balayage
correct, masculine noun
- affichage à double balayage 1, record 10, French, affichage%20%C3%A0%20double%20balayage
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1998-06-16
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Tire Manufacturing
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- bead plate
1, record 11, English, bead%20plate
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Device used to reduce diameter and center casing in matrix. 1, record 11, English, - bead%20plate
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Fabrication des pneumatiques
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- flasque
1, record 11, French, flasque
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil utilisé pour centrer la carcasse dans la garniture du moule. 1, record 11, French, - flasque
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les données que l'on retrouve sur cette fiche sont utilisées dans une entreprise française de fabrication de pneumatiques. 1, record 11, French, - flasque
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1983-10-12
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Telephone Switching
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- matrix
1, record 12, English, matrix
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A rectangular array of horizontal and vertical input or output leads with diode or correed crosspoints at the intersection, used as a means of switching from any input to any output.(SMICO, 71 : 238) In circuit switching at least, the matrix has proven to be the most difficult section to reduce to electronics partly because of the mass of contacts that is represented, but also because the best electronic device is not as good a switch point as are metallic contacts.(LEETEL, 76 : 90) 1, record 12, English, - matrix
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Commutation téléphonique
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- matrice 1, record 12, French, matrice
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ensemble de m x n points de connexion individuels disposés dans une structure rectangulaire à m lignes et n colonnes et telle que la ligne de rang m et la colonne de rang n soient mises en communication par le fonctionnement du point de connexion du rang m [indice]i n [indice]i. (TECHNI, E-2875: 5) Le réseau de connexion se présente comme une suite de "N étages de mailles" séparés par "N+1 étages de matrices". (TECHI, E-2875: 5) La notion de matrice est utilisée pour décrire géométriquement la topologie du réseau de connexion, le terme "commutateur élémentaire" sera réservé au composant technologique tel que le commutateur crossbar. Dans certains systèmes ("Pentaconta") il y a presque toujours identité des deux notions, dans d'autres non (CP 400). Dans les systèmes rotatifs, la matrice correspond au groupe de sélecteurs, qu'ils soient à deux mouvements (Strowger) ou à un mouvement (R6). (TECHNI, E-2875: 6) 1, record 12, French, - matrice
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1981-08-28
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- segment display 1, record 13, English, segment%20display
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A new integrated circuit SM 804 K from Siemens can be used as a driver device for dot matrix and segment displays alike. 1, record 13, English, - segment%20display
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Télécommunications
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- dispositif d'affichage à segments 1, record 13, French, dispositif%20d%27affichage%20%C3%A0%20segments
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le nouveau circuit intégré SM 804 K de Siemens est utilisé comme circuit d'attaque pour les dispositifs d'affichage à réseau de points ou à segments. 1, record 13, French, - dispositif%20d%27affichage%20%C3%A0%20segments
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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