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PUISSANCE COMMUTATION [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-06-13
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Electrical Power Supply
- Semiconductors (Electronics)
- Electrical Convertors
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- delay angle
1, record 1, English, delay%20angle
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The time, expressed in degrees (1 cycle of the ac waveform = 360°), by which the starting point of commutation is delayed by phase control in relation to rectifier operation without phase control, including possible inherent delay angle. 1, record 1, English, - delay%20angle
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Greek lower case letter alpha is the standard symbol for delay angle according to the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). 2, record 1, English, - delay%20angle
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
delay angle: term standardized by IEEE and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). 2, record 1, English, - delay%20angle
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Alimentation (Distribution électrique)
- Semi-conducteurs (Électronique)
- Convertisseurs (Électrotechnique)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- angle de retard
1, record 1, French, angle%20de%20retard
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans un circuit d’alimentation de puissance commandé par thyristors, intervalle de temps, exprimé en mesure angulaire, pendant lequel le point de départ de la commutation est retardé par le réglage de phase. 1, record 1, French, - angle%20de%20retard
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
angle de retard : terme normalisé par la Commission électrotechnique internationale (CEI). 1, record 1, French, - angle%20de%20retard
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-04-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Electronic Devices
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- signal limiting circuit
1, record 2, English, signal%20limiting%20circuit
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An integratable driver circuit for driving a power semiconductor, comprising at least one internal amplifier circuit whose output can be connected to an external power semiconductor. In order to limit the switching speed of the output flow, a feedback input which is connected to the input of the amplifier circuit is provided, enabling the load voltage at the output of the power semiconductor to be fed back to the input of the amplifier circuit. A signal limiting circuit is also provided in the feedback branch. 1, record 2, English, - signal%20limiting%20circuit
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Dispositifs électroniques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- circuit limiteur de signal
1, record 2, French, circuit%20limiteur%20de%20signal
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- circuit de limitation de signal 2, record 2, French, circuit%20de%20limitation%20de%20signal
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'invention concerne un circuit d’attaque intégrable servant à exciter un semi-conducteur de puissance et comprenant au moins un circuit amplificateur interne dont la sortie peut être reliée à un semi-conducteur de puissance externe. L'invention vise à limiter la vitesse de commutation du courant de sortie. À cet effet, le circuit selon l'invention comprend une entrée de réinjection qui est reliée à l'entrée du circuit amplificateur et qui sert à réinjecter une tension de charge à la sortie du semi-conducteur de puissance dans l'entrée du circuit amplificateur. Un circuit de limitation de signal est également prévu dans la branche de réinjection. 2, record 2, French, - circuit%20limiteur%20de%20signal
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2009-10-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Nuclear Power Stations
- Nuclear Fission Reactors
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- switchyard
1, record 3, English, switchyard
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The switchyard is designed to allow flexible operation for power output, switching and maintenance. A breaker-and-a-half design with single voltage is proposed for high reliability. Each ACR-1000 unit will have at least four bays of power inputs/outputs from the main transformers and grid system, with options to add more as future plant and grid requirements may dictate. 1, record 3, English, - switchyard
Record 3, Key term(s)
- switch-yard
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Centrales nucléaires
- Réacteurs nucléaires de fission
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- poste d’évacuation d’énergie principal
1, record 3, French, poste%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9vacuation%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9nergie%20principal
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le poste d’évacuation d’énergie principal [...] est conçu pour permettre un maniement flexible de la puissance électrique de sortie, la commutation et la maintenance. Une conception à une barre et demie, dotée d’un voltage unique est proposée pour une fiabilité élevée. Chaque tranche de l'ACR-1000 inclura au moins quatre baies d’entrée/sortie de puissance des transformateurs de sortie et de réseau, avec la possibilité d’en ajouter d’autres au fur et à mesure des besoins futurs du réseau et de la centrale. 1, record 3, French, - poste%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9vacuation%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9nergie%20principal
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2009-07-31
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Electrical Circuits and Circuit Breakers
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- electronic power switching
1, record 4, English, electronic%20power%20switching
correct, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
electronic power switching : term standardized by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). 2, record 4, English, - electronic%20power%20switching
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Circuits électriques et coupe-circuits
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- commutation électronique d’un circuit de puissance
1, record 4, French, commutation%20%C3%A9lectronique%20d%26rsquo%3Bun%20circuit%20de%20puissance
feminine noun, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
commutation électronique d’un circuit de puissance : terme normalisé par la Commission électrotechnique internationale(CEI). 2, record 4, French, - commutation%20%C3%A9lectronique%20d%26rsquo%3Bun%20circuit%20de%20puissance
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2009-07-09
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Electrical Circuits and Circuit Breakers
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- switching power
1, record 5, English, switching%20power
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Maximum switching power is 630 W, and maximum switching current is 40 A. 1, record 5, English, - switching%20power
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Circuits électriques et coupe-circuits
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- puissance de commutation
1, record 5, French, puissance%20de%20commutation
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cette platine comporte également 8 sorties transistor «supplémentaires» ayant respectivement une puissance de commutation maximale de 0, 05 A. 1, record 5, French, - puissance%20de%20commutation
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2009-07-09
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Electrical Circuits and Circuit Breakers
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- switching current
1, record 6, English, switching%20current
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The maximum rated current that can flow through the switch as it makes or breaks a contact. 2, record 6, English, - switching%20current
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Circuits électriques et coupe-circuits
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- courant de commutation
1, record 6, French, courant%20de%20commutation
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- courant d’enclenchement 1, record 6, French, courant%20d%26rsquo%3Benclenchement
masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le courant de commutation(ou courant d’enclenchement) dépend du nombre de contacts et de la grosseur des contacts, donc de l'intensité qui peut passer dans les contacts du relais. La puissance d’enclenchement se situant entre 30 et 600 mW environ. 1, record 6, French, - courant%20de%20commutation
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2003-02-11
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Radioelectricity
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- firing
1, record 7, English, firing
correct, generic
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Excitation of a magnetron or transmit-receive tube by a pulse. 1, record 7, English, - firing
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Radioélectricité
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- allumage
1, record 7, French, allumage
correct, specific
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ionisation du tube de commutation qui est causée par la puissance radiofréquence incidente. 1, record 7, French, - allumage
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Radioelectricidad
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- encendido
1, record 7, Spanish, encendido
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1999-05-11
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Semiconductors (Electronics)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- dynamic loss
1, record 8, English, dynamic%20loss
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Large-Signal Dynamic Loss in Gallium-Arsenide Read Avalanche-Diodes [article title] 1, record 8, English, - dynamic%20loss
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Semi-conducteurs (Électronique)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- perte dynamique
1, record 8, French, perte%20dynamique
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- perte de commutation 1, record 8, French, perte%20de%20commutation
feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Perte de puissance électrique qui se produit lors de la commutation d’une jonction semiconducteur(diode, transistor, etc.). 1, record 8, French, - perte%20dynamique
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Avec des temps de réponse de l'ordre de 100 ns, valeur aujourd’hui presque courante pour les diodes de puissance, on aboutit à des pertes dynamiques(ou de commutation) qui dépassent rarement, à 20 KHz, le pour cent de la puissance totale redressée. 1, record 8, French, - perte%20dynamique
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Semiconductores (Electrónica)
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- pérdida dinámica
1, record 8, Spanish, p%C3%A9rdida%20din%C3%A1mica
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1996-09-20
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Radiotelephony
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- idle mode
1, record 9, English, idle%20mode
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Control shall be provided to provide switching between the normal active mode (at maximum rated transmitter power) and the idle mode (receiving). 1, record 9, English, - idle%20mode
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Radiotéléphonie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- mode repos
1, record 9, French, mode%20repos
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une commande de commutation entre le mode actif normal(à la puissance d’émetteur nominale maximum) et le mode repos(réception) doit être fournie 1, record 9, French, - mode%20repos
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1996-09-20
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Radiotelephony
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- active mode
1, record 10, English, active%20mode
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Control shall be provided to provide switching between the normal active mode (at maximum rated transmitter power) and the idle mode (receiving). 1, record 10, English, - active%20mode
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Radiotéléphonie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- mode actif
1, record 10, French, mode%20actif
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une commande de commutation entre le mode actif normal(à la puissance d’émetteur nominale maximum) et le mode repos(réception) doit être fournie 1, record 10, French, - mode%20actif
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1981-12-01
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Rolling and Suspension Components (Railroad)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Darlistor 1, record 11, English, Darlistor
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Roulement et suspension (Chemins de fer)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Darlistor 1, record 11, French, Darlistor
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Thyristor rapide de puissance à haut pouvoir de commutation, convenant particulièrement pour la traction électrique. 1, record 11, French, - Darlistor
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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