Circuit Breaker: An electrical switch that automatically breaks a circuit if the current through it is higher than its rating. Once tripped it can be manually reset. Performs the same function as a fuse, but eliminates the need for replacement after activating.

 

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Circuit Breaker: An electrical switch that automatically breaks a circuit if the current through it is higher than its rating. Once tripped it can be manually reset. Performs the same function as a fuse, but . . . View Full Definition

Short Circuit: The condition that occurs when a circuit path is created between the positive and negative poles of a battery, power supply, or circuit. A short circuit will bypass any resistance such as wo . . . View Full Definition

Breaker Panel: A large rectangular shaped electrical box used to distribute electricity throughout a house after passing through protective breakers located within the box.

Integrated Circuit: Another name for a chip, an IC is a small electronic device made out of a semiconductor material.

Integrated Circuit Card ID (ICCID): 19 or 20-digit serial number of the SIM card.

Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC): An integrated circuit tailored for a particular piece of electronic equipment.

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Pulmonary Circuit: The loop of the circulatory system that carries blood to and from the lungs.

Fast Time Constant (FTC) Circuit: An electronic circuit designed to reduce the undesirable effects of clutter. With the ftc circuit in operation, only the nearer edge of an echo having a long time duration is displayed on th . . . View Full Definition

Systemic Circuit: The loop of the circulatory system that carries blood through the body and back to the heart.