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PUISSANCE CONTINUE SORTIE [4 records]

Record 1 2015-02-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Audio Technology
DEF

The maximum power (in watts) that an amplifier will deliver from each channel (with all channels operating) without exceeding its rated harmonic distortion.

OBS

Measured with a 1-kHz signal.

OBS

Power ratings should include harmonic distortion unit, the load impedance (4, 8, or 16 ohms). For example: Continuous output power 40 W/40 W (at less than 1% harmonic distortion, into 8 ohm load).

OBS

This type of measurement is based on tests using a continuous sine-wave signal. "Maximum output power" is defined in the British Standards in this sense and should be considered British usage. "Continuous power" and "RMS power" may also refer to input power capacity of a loudspeaker. Sometimes the requirement that all channels should operate is ignored. "RMS power" and "rms power output" have been described as improper terms (cf. Audio, no. 62(6), 1978, p. 30).

Key term(s)
  • continuous output

French

Domaine(s)
  • Électroacoustique
DEF

Puissance maximum (en watts) délivrée par un amplificateur stéréo (les deux canaux fonctionnant) sans dépassement du taux de distorsion harmonique annoncé par le constructeur et pour une impédance de sortie bien définie.

OBS

Ce qui donne par exemple: 2 x 40 W à moins de 1% de distorsion harmonique sur 8 ohms.

Spanish

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Record 2 2013-07-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Energy Transformation
  • Wind Energy
DEF

The maximum continuous power in kilowatts that the WECS [wind energy conversion system] is capable of generating without exceeding the rating of any of its components.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transformation de l'énergie
  • Énergie éolienne
OBS

Puissance de sortie maximale(exprimée en kilowatts) qu'une éolienne peut produire de manière continue lorsqu'elle fonctionne normalement(cette puissance est approximativement la même que la puissance nominale).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Transformación de la energía
  • Energía eólica
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Record 3 2011-06-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Electronic Components
  • Vacuum Tubes (Electronics)
DEF

The continuous frequency range in which the optimum output power exceeds a stated value throughout the total variation of the mechanical tuning system.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Composants électroniques
  • Tubes et lampes (Électronique)
DEF

Plage continue de fréquences pour laquelle la puissance optimale de sortie dépasse une valeur donnée, pour la variation totale du dispositif d’accord mécanique.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Componentes electrónicos
  • Tubos de vacío (Electrónica)
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Record 4 1993-07-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Shipbuilding
OBS

maximum continuous power output: Terminology officially approved by the Naval Terminology Standardization Committee.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Constructions navales
OBS

puissance de sortie maximale continue : Terminologie officialisée par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale.

Spanish

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