WCL488 Series Water Cooled Electronic Loads
Operation & Programming Manual
TDI-Dynaload Division
Page 100
402828, Rev. B1
P
Parallel Circuit Circuit having two or more paths for current flow.
Passive
Component
Component that does not amplify a signal (such as resistors and capacitors).
PCB
Printed Circuit Board.
See also PWB.
Phase
The angular relationship between two waves.
Polarity
Terminology used to describe positive and negative charges.
Polarized
Component that must be connected in correct polarity to function and/or
prevent destruction.
Power
The amount of energy converted by a circuit or component in a specific unit
of time, normally seconds. Measured in watts.
Power Factor
The ratio of actual power to apparent power.
Power Loss
The ratio of power absorbed to power delivered.
Power Supply
Electrical equipment used to deliver either voltage (either AC or DC).
PNP
Transistor using p-type, n-type, n-type semiconductor material.
PWB
Printed Wiring Board.
See also PCB.