I/E converter

French translation: convertisseur courant-tension

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English term or phrase:I/E converter
French translation:convertisseur courant-tension

14:22 May 23, 2003
English to French translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering
English term or phrase: I/E converter
(HPLC detector)
Olivier Den Hartigh
France
Local time: 15:18
Convertisseur courant/tension
Explanation:
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Note added at 2003-05-23 14:28:21 (GMT)
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The I/E Converter is a \"current follower\" design.
I prefer to call this an \"active\" I/E converter since the I/E Converter amplifier does double duty. It converts the current, i, into voltage (-i*Rm), but it is also responsible for maintaining the Working electrode at virtual ground.


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Note added at 2003-05-23 14:28:41 (GMT)
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http://www.consultrsr.com/resources/pstats/design.htm

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Note added at 2003-05-23 14:29:15 (GMT)
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http://www.consultrsr.com/resources/pstats/design.htm
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GILLES MEUNIER
France
Local time: 15:18
Grading comment
Merci Gilles (et à tous les autres)
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Convertisseur courant/tension


Explanation:
-

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Note added at 2003-05-23 14:28:21 (GMT)
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The I/E Converter is a \"current follower\" design.
I prefer to call this an \"active\" I/E converter since the I/E Converter amplifier does double duty. It converts the current, i, into voltage (-i*Rm), but it is also responsible for maintaining the Working electrode at virtual ground.


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Note added at 2003-05-23 14:28:41 (GMT)
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http://www.consultrsr.com/resources/pstats/design.htm

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Note added at 2003-05-23 14:29:15 (GMT)
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http://www.consultrsr.com/resources/pstats/design.htm

GILLES MEUNIER
France
Local time: 15:18
Native speaker of: French
PRO pts in pair: 75574
Grading comment
Merci Gilles (et à tous les autres)

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  cjohnstone
2 hrs

agree  Fabrice MERCIER
4 hrs

agree  Proelec: OK
6 hrs

agree  Jean-Luc Dumont: I = E / R where E is the potential difference in volts, R is the resistance in Ohms, and I is the current in amperes.
7 hrs

agree  Chinoise
4 days
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