#electrical_circuit__circuit__electric_circuit an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow
supertype: #electrical_device a device that produces or is powered by electricity
part: #capacitor #choke_coil #electrical_relay #resistor #short_circuit #electrical_shunt #thermionic_vacuum_tube
part of: #electronic_equipment
subtype: #bridge_circuit__bridge a circuit consisting of two branches (4 arms arranged in a diamond configuration) across which a meter is connected
subtype: #Wheatstone_bridge a bridge used to measure resistances
subtype: #bridged-T a circuit consisting of a T-network with an additional shunt bridging the two series circuits
subtype: #closed_circuit__loop a complete electrical circuit around which current flows or a signal circulates
subtype: #parallel_circuit__shunt_circuit__shuntcircuit a closed circuit in which the current divides into two or more paths before recombining to complete the circuit
subtype: #computer_circuit (computer science) a circuit that is part of a computer
subtype: #logic_gate__logicgate__gate a computer circuit with several inputs but only one output that can be activated by particular combinations of inputs
subtype: #AND_circuit__AND_gate a circuit in a computer that fires only when all of its inputs fire
subtype: #NAND_circuit__NAND_gate a logic gate that produces an output that is the inverse of the output of an AND gate
subtype: #OR_circuit__OR_gate__orgate a gate circuit in a computer that fires when any of its inputs fire
subtype: #X-OR_circuit__XOR_circuit__XOR_gate gate for exclusive OR; a circuit in a computer that fires only if only one of its inputs fire
subtype: #integrated_circuit__microcircuit a microelectronic computer circuit incorporated into a chip of semiconductor; a whole system rather than a single component
subtype: #silicon_chip__siliconchip__chip__microchip__micro_chip__microchip electronic equipment consisting of a small crystal of a silicon semiconductor fabricated to carry out a number of electronic functions in an integrated circuit
subtype: #biochip a microchip that uses tiny strands of DNA to latch onto and quickly recognize thousands of genes at a time; intended for use in a biological environment
subtype: #gene_chip__DNA_chip a microchip that holds DNA probes that form half of the DNA double helix and can recognize DNA from samples being tested
subtype: #memory_chip a RAM microchip that can be plugged into a computer to provide additional memory
subtype: #read-only_memory_chip a memory chip providing read-only memory
subtype: #microprocessor integrated circuit semiconductor chip that performs the bulk of the processing and controls the parts of a system; "a microprocessor functions as the central processing unit of a microcomputer"; "a disk drive contains a microprocessor to handle the internal functions of the drive"
subtype: #interface.computer_circuit__port (computer science) computer circuit consisting of the hardware and associated circuitry that links one device with another (especially a computer and a hard disk drive or other peripherals)
subtype: #parallel_interface__parallel_port an interface between a computer and a printer where the computer sends multiple bits of information to the printer simultaneously
subtype: #serial_port an interface (commonly used for modems and mice and some printers) that transmits data a bit at a time
subtype: #small_computer_system_interface__SCSI interface consisting of a standard port between a computer and its peripherals that is used in some computers
subtype: #module.computer_circuit computer circuit consisting of an assembly of electronic components (as of computer hardware)
subtype: #printed_circuit__printedcircuit computer circuit consisting of an electronic sub-assembly; copper conductors are laminated on an insulating board or card and circuit components are inserted into holes and dip soldered
subtype: #circuit_board__circuitboard__circuit_card__circuitcard__board__card a printed circuit that can be inserted into expansion slots in a computer to increase the computer's capabilities
subtype: #CPU_board__mother_board the main circuit board for a computer
subtype: #PC_board a removable circuit board for a personal computer; fits into a slot in the mother board
subtype: #delay_line__delayline a circuit designed to introduce a calculated delay into the transmission of a signal
subtype: #acoustic_delay_line__sonic_delay_line__sonicdelayline a delay line based on the time of propagation of sound waves
subtype: #electromagnetic_delay_line__electromagneticdelayline a delay line based on the time of propagation of electromagnetic waves
subtype: #feedback_circuit__feedback_loop a circuit that feeds back some of the output to the input of a system
subtype: #control_circuit__controlcircuit__negative_feedback_circuit a feedback circuit that subtracts from the input
subtype: #flip-flop.electrical_circuit__flipflop an electronic circuit that can assume either of two stable states
subtype: #limiter__clipper (electronics) a circuit whose output is limited which serves to limits the amplitude of a waveform or clip off the peaks
subtype: #data_link__link an interconnecting circuit between two or more locations for the purpose of transmitting and receiving data
subtype: #open_circuit an incomplete electrical circuit in which no current flows
subtype: #pulse_timing_circuit a circuit that times pulses
subtype: #resonant_circuit__resonator an electrical circuit that combines capacitance and inductance in such a way that a periodic electric oscillation will reach maximum amplitude
subtype: #series_circuit a circuit having its parts connected serially
subtype: #squelch_circuit__squelchcircuit__squelch__squelcher an electric circuit that cuts off a receiver when the signal becomes weaker than the noise
subtype: #tank_circuit an oscillatory circuit
subtype: #T-network a circuit formed by two equal series circuits with a shunt between them
subtype: #wiring.electrical_circuit a circuit of wires for the distribution of electricity
subtype: #light_circuit__lightcircuit__lighting_circuit wiring that provides power to electric lights
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