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RADIO BATTERY [13 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2013-12-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Radio Transmission and Reception
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- battery-assisted passive tag
1, record 1, English, battery%2Dassisted%20passive%20tag
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- BAP tag 1, record 1, English, BAP%20tag
correct
- semi-passive tag 2, record 1, English, semi%2Dpassive%20tag
correct
- BAP RFID tag 3, record 1, English, BAP%20RFID%20tag
correct
- semi-active RFID tag 4, record 1, English, semi%2Dactive%20RFID%20tag
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A type of RFID(Radio Frequency Identification) tag containing a battery that operates the circuitry of the microchip, but must draw power from the magnetic field created by the reader in order to communicate with the reader via radio waves. 4, record 1, English, - battery%2Dassisted%20passive%20tag
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Traditional Passive RFID [radio frequency identification] Tags rely on gathering energy from the RFID Reader's signal to wake up the integrated circuit(IC) and provide the backscatter required for identification. BAP RFID tags contain their own integrated power source, which is most commonly a battery. It's very important not to confuse BAP tags with Active RFID Tags. Active tags transmit a beacon at a defined interval. BAP tags do not transmit. The range is improved because no energy needs to be harvested from the RFID Reader to power the integrated circuit and all of the captured energy can be used for backscatter. 3, record 1, English, - battery%2Dassisted%20passive%20tag
Record 1, Key term(s)
- BAP radio frequency identification tag
- battery-assisted radio-frequency identification tag
- semi-active radio frequency identification tag
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Émission et réception radio
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- radio-identifiant semi-actif
1, record 1, French, radio%2Didentifiant%20semi%2Dactif
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- RIDSA 2, record 1, French, RIDSA
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- radio-identifiant semi-passif 1, record 1, French, radio%2Didentifiant%20semi%2Dpassif
correct, masculine noun
- radio-étiquette semi-passive 1, record 1, French, radio%2D%C3%A9tiquette%20semi%2Dpassive
correct, feminine noun
- radio-étiquette semi-active 1, record 1, French, radio%2D%C3%A9tiquette%20semi%2Dactive
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Radio-identifiant passif qui possède sa propre source d'énergie, généralement une pile ou un accumulateur, lui permettant d'améliorer l'efficacité de la transmission, d'enregistrer des informations ou de les traiter. 1, record 1, French, - radio%2Didentifiant%20semi%2Dactif
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
radio-identifiant semi-actif; radio-identifiant semi-passif; radio-étiquette semi-passive; radio-étiquette semi-active; RIDSA : termes, abréviation et définition publiés au Journal officiel de la République française le 9 août 2013. 3, record 1, French, - radio%2Didentifiant%20semi%2Dactif
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2013-12-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Radio Transmission and Reception
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- active RFID tag
1, record 2, English, active%20RFID%20tag
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- active tag 1, record 2, English, active%20tag
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An RFID [radio frequency identification] tag is an active tag when it is equipped with a battery that can be used as a partial or complete source of power for the tag's circuitry and antenna. Some active tags contain replaceable batteries for years of use; others are sealed units. 2, record 2, English, - active%20RFID%20tag
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Émission et réception radio
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- radio-identifiant actif
1, record 2, French, radio%2Didentifiant%20actif
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- RIDA 2, record 2, French, RIDA
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Radio-identifiant qui possède sa propre source d'énergie, généralement une pile ou un accumulateur, lui permettant d'émettre un signal et éventuellement d'enregistrer ou de traiter des informations. 1, record 2, French, - radio%2Didentifiant%20actif
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
radio-identifiant actif; RIDA : terme, abréviation et définition publiés au Journal officiel de la République française le 9 août 2013. 3, record 2, French, - radio%2Didentifiant%20actif
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2013-10-07
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Radio Transmission and Reception
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- passive RFID tag
1, record 3, English, passive%20RFID%20tag
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- passive tag 1, record 3, English, passive%20tag
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A passive tag is an RFID [radio frequency identification] tag that does not contain a battery; the power is supplied by the reader. When radio waves from the reader are encountered by a passive rfid tag, the coiled antenna within the tag forms a magnetic field. The tag draws power from it, energizing the circuits in the tag. The tag then sends the information encoded in the tag's memory. 2, record 3, English, - passive%20RFID%20tag
Record 3, Key term(s)
- passive radio frequency identification tag
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Émission et réception radio
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- radio-identifiant passif
1, record 3, French, radio%2Didentifiant%20passif
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- RIDP 2, record 3, French, RIDP
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Radio-identifiant qui utilise l'énergie des ondes radioélectriques émises par un lecteur pour transmettre des informations à ce lecteur. 1, record 3, French, - radio%2Didentifiant%20passif
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
radio-identifiant passif : terme, abréviation et définition publiés au Journal officiel de la République française le 9 août 2013. 3, record 3, French, - radio%2Didentifiant%20passif
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2009-04-24
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Radio Transmission and Reception
- Remote Sensing
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- sleep cycle
1, record 4, English, sleep%20cycle
correct, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A periodic turning off of non-essential components within an RF [radio frequency] tag as a means of reducing power demands on the battery. 1, record 4, English, - sleep%20cycle
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
sleep cycle: term and definition standardized by ISO/IEC [International Electrotechnical Commission]. 2, record 4, English, - sleep%20cycle
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Émission et réception radio
- Télédétection
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- cycle de veille
1, record 4, French, cycle%20de%20veille
proposal, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- cycle de mise en veille 1, record 4, French, cycle%20de%20mise%20en%20veille
proposal, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Désactivation périodique des composantes non-essentielles d'une étiquette d'identification par radiofréquence afin de réduire la consommation d'énergie de la batterie. 1, record 4, French, - cycle%20de%20veille
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2009-03-26
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Radio Transmission and Reception
- Remote Sensing
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- passive tag
1, record 5, English, passive%20tag
correct, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An RFID [radio frequency identification] device which reflects and modulates a carrier signal received from an interrogator. 2, record 5, English, - passive%20tag
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A passive tag is an RFID tag that does not contain a battery; the power is supplied by the reader. When radio waves from the reader are encountered by a passive [RFID] tag, the coiled antenna within the tag forms a magnetic field. The tag draws power from it, energizing the circuits in the tag. 3, record 5, English, - passive%20tag
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
passive tag: term and definition standardized by ISO/IEC [International Electrotechnical Commission]. 4, record 5, English, - passive%20tag
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Émission et réception radio
- Télédétection
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- étiquette passive
1, record 5, French, %C3%A9tiquette%20passive
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif à identification par radiofréquence qui reflète et module un signal porteur émis par un interrogateur. 2, record 5, French, - %C3%A9tiquette%20passive
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'étiquette passive est composée seulement d'une puce et d'une antenne. L'alimentation est alors assurée par le courant induit dans l'antenne (qui est une bobine), grâce au champ électromagnétique du lecteur. L'[étiquette] ne s'active donc qu'en présence d'un lecteur, le reste du temps il n'émet rien. 3, record 5, French, - %C3%A9tiquette%20passive
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2008-02-13
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Semiconductors (Electronics)
- Solar Energy
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- solar cell pad 1, record 6, English, solar%20cell%20pad
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A small panel that contains a solar cell which is mounted on a radio to allow its power supply and operation using a storage battery. 2, record 6, English, - solar%20cell%20pad
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Solar-powered radio.] A solar cell pad on top for operation or charging in sunlight. A crank for those times when no light is available. 1, record 6, English, - solar%20cell%20pad
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Semi-conducteurs (Électronique)
- Énergie solaire
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- panneau solaire
1, record 6, French, panneau%20solaire
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- panneau de cellules photovoltaïques 2, record 6, French, panneau%20de%20cellules%20photovolta%C3%AFques
masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Petite plaque comprenant une cellule solaire qui est fixée sur une radio afin de permettre son alimentation et son fonctionnement par recharge d'accumulateur. 3, record 6, French, - panneau%20solaire
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2006-02-15
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Ignition Systems (Motor Vehicles)
- Electrical Equipment (Motor Vehicles)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- ignition switch
1, record 7, English, ignition%20switch
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The ignition switch does several jobs. It turns the ignition system on and off. It a has a START position for operating the starting motor. It operates the steering-wheel lock, and an audible or light signal if the ignition key is in the ignition lock when a door opens or if seat belts are not buckled. In many vehicles, the electric fuel pump connects to the battery through the ignition switch. Other accessories such as the radio and heater blower motor also receive power through ignition switch. 2, record 7, English, - ignition%20switch
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)
- Équipement électrique (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- commutateur d'allumage
1, record 7, French, commutateur%20d%27allumage
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ne pas confondre avec l'interrupteur d'allumage qui n'a que deux positions : la fermeture ou l'ouverture du circuit d'allumage. Le «commutateur d'allumage», quant à lui, comprend cinq positions : le démarrage, la mise en marche, les accessoires, le verrouillage et l'arrêt. 2, record 7, French, - commutateur%20d%27allumage
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1992-01-08
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Storage Cells (Electr.)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- potash battery power source 1, record 8, English, potash%20battery%20power%20source
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Radio equipment and work area are in the lower section, complete with potash battery power source(usually with photoelectric cells that store energy from the sun). 1, record 8, English, - potash%20battery%20power%20source
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Accumulateurs (Électricité)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- bloc d'alimentation à batterie à la potasse 1, record 8, French, bloc%20d%27alimentation%20%C3%A0%20batterie%20%C3%A0%20la%20potasse
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1985-05-29
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Radioelectricity
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- battery radio 1, record 9, English, battery%20radio
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Radioélectricité
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- appareil de t.s.p. à piles 1, record 9, French, appareil%20de%20t%2Es%2Ep%2E%20%C3%A0%20piles
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- postes à piles 1, record 9, French, postes%20%C3%A0%20piles
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- radio battery 1, record 10, English, radio%20battery
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Télécommunications
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- pile d'appareil récepteur 1, record 10, French, pile%20d%27appareil%20r%C3%A9cepteur
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Radio Transmission and Reception
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- portable battery radio 1, record 11, English, portable%20battery%20radio
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Émission et réception radio
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- poste à piles portatif
1, record 11, French, poste%20%C3%A0%20piles%20portatif
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Electronics
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- radio battery for portable set 1, record 12, English, radio%20battery%20for%20portable%20set
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Électronique
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- pile pour poste de radio portatif
1, record 12, French, pile%20pour%20poste%20de%20radio%20portatif
feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Dry Cells
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- radio battery for non-portable set 1, record 13, English, radio%20battery%20for%20non%2Dportable%20set
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Piles sèches
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- pile pour poste de radio fixe
1, record 13, French, pile%20pour%20poste%20de%20radio%20fixe
feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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