Circuit — may mean: In science and technology Circuit theory, the theory of accomplishing work by routing electrons, gas, fluids, or other matter through a loop Pneumatic circuit Hydraulic circuit Boolean circuit circuit (computer theory) Integer circuit a … Wikipedia
Synchronous optical networking — (SONET) and Synchronous Digital Hierarchy (SDH), are two closely related multiplexing protocols for transferring multiple digital bit streams using lasers or light emitting diodes (LEDs) over the same optical fiber. The method was developed to… … Wikipedia
synchronous — [siŋ′krənəs, sin′krənəs] adj. [LL synchronus < Gr synchronos: see SYNCHRONIZE] 1. happening at the same time; occurring together; simultaneous 2. having the same period between movements, occurrences, etc.; having the same rate and phase, as… … English World dictionary
Synchronous condenser — In electrical engineering, a synchronous condenser (sometimes synchronous compensator) is a synchronous motor that is not attached to any driven equipment. [B. M. Weedy, Electric Power Systems Second Edition, John Wiley and Sons, London, 1972,… … Wikipedia
Synchronous rectification — The synchronous rectification is a technique for improving efficiency of power converters in power electronics. It consists of connecting a diode and a transistor (usually a power MOSFET) in parallel. When the diode is forward biased, the… … Wikipedia
synchronous speed — noun : a definite speed for an alternating current machine that is dependent on the frequency of the supply circuit because the rotating member passes one pair of poles for each alternation of the alternating current * * * Elect. the speed at… … Useful english dictionary
Asynchronous circuit — An asynchronous circuit is a circuit in which the parts are largely autonomous. They are not governed by a clock circuit or global clock signal, but instead need only wait for the signals that indicate completion of instructions and operations.… … Wikipedia
Dynamic synchronous transfer mode — Internet protocol suite Application layer BGP DHCP DNS FTP … Wikipedia
Bit synchronous operation — is a type of digital communication in which the data circuit terminating equipment (DCE), data terminal equipment (DTE), and transmitting circuits are all operated in bit synchronism with a clock signal. In bit synchronous operation, clock timing … Wikipedia
Standardized digital transmission rates for the synchronous digital hierarchy (SDH), the synchronous optical network (SONET), and the optical carrier (OC) hierarchy — ▪ Table Standardized digital transmission rates for the synchronous digital hierarchy (SDH), the synchronous optical network (SONET), and the optical carrier (OC) hierarchy* SDH system SONET system OC level transmission rate in megabits per… … Universalium
