Applied Science and Research - Electrical Equipment
Study terms for devices used in electrical measurement, control, conversion, protection, signal transmission, and power generation.
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an object that turns chemical energy to electricity to give power to a device or machine
a device used for connecting two pieces of equipment that are not compatible with each other
an electronic device that strengthens electrical signals or causes sounds to get louder
an electronic instrument used to graphically display and analyze voltage signals over time, showing the waveform's amplitude, frequency, and other characteristics
an instrument that measures the strength of an electric current in amperes
a device used for measuring electrical resistance in a circuit, stated in ohms
a device used to measure the electric potential difference between two points in an electrical circuit
a device in cars that turns mechanical energy into alternating current to charge the battery
a machine that uses a rotating coil between magnets to produce electric current
a machine that produces electricity by converting mechanical energy into electrical energy
a combined unit consisting of an engine and an electric generator that produces electricity
a substance that doesn't conduct heat, sound, etc.
a machine or device that detects any changes in the environment and sends the information to other electronic devices
a panel with displays and controls that allows an operator to monitor and manage a system, such as a computer or machine
a machine that converts any form of energy into mechanical energy
a piece of equipment by which a machine is operated
an electric device that is used to increase or decrease the voltage of an alternating current
an electrical device that is used to stop or control the flow of current in a circuit in case it is too strong
a small semiconductor device, used in television and radio sets, able to amplify or rectify an electric current
a piece of electronic equipment used for sending electromagnetic waves carrying radio or television signals
a device that converts one form of energy into another
an electrical component designed to limit or control the flow of electric current in a circuit, typically by providing resistance
a measuring instrument used to measure direct current electromotive force by balancing it against a known voltage
a semiconductor device whose resistance changes with temperature
a piece of equipment for generating oscillating electric currents or voltages by non-mechanical means
a device that converts alternating current into direct current
a device that converts direct current (DC) into alternating current (AC)
(electronics) a transistor that turns light into electric current
