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Glossary
de-rating
The reduction of the rated output current level to a value less than the specified
rating. De-rating is typically done so that a product does not overheat.
digital input
An input that is typically controlled by an external switch that makes the input
either active (on), or inactive (off).
dimension
To select values so that they generate optimal results.
driver (hardware)
An electronic device that switches power or ground to an external load. The driver
is a key component used in all output circuits.
driver (software)
A block of software that provides access to different hardware components.
duty cycle
The time that a device spends in an active or operative state, expressed as a
fraction or percentage of the total cycle time (start, operate, stop).
electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
The ability of a component within a system to function correctly despite
electromagnetic interference propagated by other components in the system.
electromagnetic susceptibility
The ease with which a device, component, circuit, etc., suffers a degradation of
performance when subjected to electromagnetic energy.
EMC
See
electromagnetic compatibility
.
FET
See
field effect transistor
.
field-effect transistor (FET)
A transistor whose flow of charge carriers is controlled by an external electric
field.
floating input
An input, isolated from a ground connection, that does not resist being pulled high
or low when inactive.
