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Record 1 2003-07-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Telecommunications Transmission
  • Measurements of Electricity
DEF

The expression in units of transmission of the ratio V/Vr, where V represents the RMS [root mean square] value of the voltage at the point in question and Vr = square root of R/1000 exp 1/2 (corresponding to 1 mW at that point), e.g. Vr = 0.775V when R = 600 Omega.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transmission (Télécommunications)
  • Mesures de grandeurs électriques
DEF

Expression en unités de transmission du rapport V/Vr, où V représente la valeur efficace de la tension au point considéré et Vr la valeur de référence égale à 0,775V (telle que, lorsqu'elle est appliquée aux extrémités d'une réactance pure de 600 omega, la puissance dissipée dans cette résistance est égale à 1 mW.)

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Transmisión (Telecomunicaciones)
  • Medida de la electricidad
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