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Record 1 2017-08-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Semiconductors (Electronics)
DEF

Voltage of the polarity that produces the larger current, hence, the voltage across a semiconductor rectifier diode resulting from forward current.

OBS

forward voltage: term and definition standardized by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).

OBS

forward voltage: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Semi-conducteurs (Électronique)
DEF

Tension appliquée entre les bornes d'un redresseur dans le sens qui correspond au passage du courant le plus élevé pour cette tension.

OBS

tension directe : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick).

Spanish

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