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Oscillator: A device which produces an alternating current or pulsating current or voltage at varying frequencies, electronically.

Vco (Voltage Controlled Oscillator): An oscillator whose frequency output is controlled by varying its voltage rather than with a potentiometer.

Ondes Martenot: Electronic instrument that produces sounds by means of an oscillator.

Earthquake: A sudden, transient motion or trembling of the earth's crust, resulting from the waves in the earth caused by faulting of the rocks or by volcanic activity.

Automatic Frequency Control (AFC): An electronic means for preventing drift in radio frequency or maintaining the frequency within specified limits. The afc maintains the local oscillator of the radar on the frequency necessa . . . View Full Definition