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PARASITIC ELEMENT [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2009-02-20
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Semiconductors (Electronics)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- parasitic circuit element
1, record 1, English, parasitic%20circuit%20element
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- parasitic element 1, record 1, English, parasitic%20element
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 1, English, - parasitic%20circuit%20element
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
parasitic circuit element : term standardized by the International Electrotechnical Commission(IEC). 2, record 1, English, - parasitic%20circuit%20element
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Semi-conducteurs (Électronique)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- élément de circuit parasite
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20de%20circuit%20parasite
masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- élément parasite de circuit 2, record 1, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20parasite%20de%20circuit
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
élément de circuit parasite : terme normalisé par la Commission électrotechnique internationale (IEC). 1, record 1, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20de%20circuit%20parasite
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2008-08-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Electronics
- Radio Transmission and Reception
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- parasitic element
1, record 2, English, parasitic%20element
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 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. 2, record 2, English, - parasitic%20element
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Électronique
- Émission et réception radio
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- élément non alimenté
1, record 2, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20non%20aliment%C3%A9
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 - internal organization data 2008-08-28
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Semiconductors (Electronics)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- transistor parasitic element 1, record 3, English, transistor%20parasitic%20element
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Semi-conducteurs (Électronique)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- élément parasite des transistors
1, record 3, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20parasite%20des%20transistors
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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