10:19 Feb 24, 2001 |
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na | bouncing |
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na | sparking |
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bouncing Explanation: rebote [1] Comunicaciones:Conmutación:General(parámetros,caracteres); English Term bouncing [1] Definition an unintentional phenomenon which may occur while a contact circuit is making or breaking and which is characterised by the contact tips successively touching and separating before reaching their final condition Communications:Switching:General(parameters,characteristics); {NTE} results in a short period of intermittent conduction; There is a bouncing circuitry protection. Cheers, julie Reference: http://europa.eu.int/eurodicautom/ Reference: http://www.anadigit.com/analab/dt2.html |
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sparking Explanation: I cannot argue with my colleague's references. I can only say that I never heard that expression in 7 years as an electrician. We simply referred to the phenomenon as "F**K! That F**king circuit is f**king sparking again! Will someone get their ar*e in gear and fix the fu**er?" Ah those were the days.. pure poetry on the shop floor ;-) 7 Years as an Electrician |
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